Jared Benjamin Payne (born 13 October 1985) is a retired rugby union centre who played for Ulster and the Ireland national team.
He was a member of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, but did not play a test match.
Payne was born in Tauranga, New Zealand, and represented New Zealand at U21 and 7s level, as well as captaining his provincial side Northland.
He began his Super Rugby career with the Chiefs in 2007 before moving to the Crusaders in 2009.
He made 22 appearances for the Crusaders over two seasons.
He moved to the Blues for the 2011 Super Rugby campaign and was one of the standout players in the competition as he played centre and fullback with flair.
Payne played most of his New Zealand rugby at centre and fullback, but also covered the wing.