Curran was playing rugby union in Auckland before switching codes and joining the Newton Rangers.
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.
[1] In December 1912 he left for England, after being signed by Wigan on the recommendation of George A.
[2] He played three seasons for Wigan, being part of Lancashire League winning sides each year.