Dean Budd (born 31 July 1986) is a New Zealand-born, Italian rugby union player.
His usual position is at Lock, and he currently plays for Benetton.
Budd played in the NPC with Northland, while also training with the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby.
Also able to play second row, Budd is a good jumper and is famous for his fancy offloads.
Before joining Benetton Budd played for the NEC Green Rockets in the Top League.
Budd arrived in Italy and to Benetton in the 2012/2013 season.
He gained eligibility to play for Italy by way of residency in 2014.
In April 2017, Budd signed a contract renewal with Treviso for the 2017/18 season and beyond.
Treviso Head Coach Kieran Crowley named Budd as captain for the 2017–18 season.