Aaron Cruden (born 8 January 1989) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Manawatu Turbos in the ITM Cup, Chiefs in Super Rugby, and the All Blacks. He made his debut for the All Blacks in 2010. Cruden's usual position is first five-eighth.
Cruden was born in Palmerston North and attended Palmerston North Boys' High School. He captained the 2006 Palmerston North Boys' High School 1st XV which included the likes of Hadleigh Parkes, Kurt Baker and Andre Taylor.
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 19, which necessitated the removal of one of his testicles. The cancer has since gone into remission.