Curran was playing rugby union in Auckland before switching codes and joining the
Newton Rangers. He played one match for Newton on 8 June against Manukau and was then selected for representative matches. He debuted for Auckland and played 6 matches for them in the same season. He was selected to tour
Australia in 1912 for
New Zealand. In December 1912 he left for England, after being signed by
Wigan on the recommendation of
George A. Gillett. He played three seasons for Wigan, being part of Lancashire League winning sides each year. ==References==