All Black Fehi Fineanganofo staying in New Zealand for now
All Black rugby player Fehi Fineanganofo has extended his stay in New Zealand for another year to focus on the 2027 World Cup. He will join the Newcastle Red Bulls in 2027 after fulfilling his local commitments.
Why it matters
The retention of top-tier talent is critical for New Zealand's national rugby team as they prepare for major international competitions.
All Black Fehi Fineanganofo will continue to play his rugby in New Zealand for another year, with his sights firmly on the 2027 World Cup.
In January, it was announced that the Hurricanes winger would move to England following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play for Newcastle.
However, an outstanding season in which he and Hurricanes team-mate Josh Moorby shared the honour as top try scorers, propelled him into the All Blacks' mix.
Fineanganofo made his Test debut in July against France.
He missed subsequent matches against Italy and Ireland due to a shoulder injury before featuring in two non-Test tour matches in South Africa.
A mutual agreement has since been reached to allow Fineanganofo to remain with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby before relocating to Newcastle after his local commitments at the end of next year.
Fehi Fineanganofo playing for the All Blacks in South Africa.
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