Fehi Fineanganofo to remain with Hurricanes for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific
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The Hurricanes are pleased to confirm that Fehi Fineanganofo will remain with the club for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
It was announced earlier this year that Fineanganofo would join English club Newcastle Red Bulls following his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) commitments at the end of this year.
A mutual agreement has since been reached to allow Fineanganofo to remain with the Hurricanes and NZR before relocating to Newcastle after his NZR commitments at the end of next year.
Fineanganofo’s retention follows an outstanding Super Rugby Pacific campaign where he and teammate Josh Moorby scored 17 times to jointly set the competition record for most tries in a season during the Hurricanes’ title-winning efforts.
His form was subsequently rewarded with a maiden All Blacks call-up in June, and he has since made three appearances for the national side throughout the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry campaigns.
In addition to remaining with the Hurricanes next season, Fineanganofo will continue to be available for the All Blacks leading into next year’s Rugby World Cup.
“I’m excited to be staying in New Zealand with the Hurricanes for next season,” Fineanganofo said.
“I’m proud of what we achieved last season, and I’m looking forward to helping defend the Super Rugby title while continuing to put my hand up for the All Blacks ahead of the Rugby World Cup.”
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw added that the club is excited to have Fineanganofo available for another Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
“It’s great news for the Hurricanes that Fehi will be in New Zealand for another season,” Laidlaw said.
“The opportunity for him to play for us in 2027 is something we’re really excited about. He has obviously had an amazing season in 2026 by winning Super Rugby Pacific, breaking the try-scoring record, and being selected for the All Blacks.
“It’s been a hugely successful year and he can be super proud of his achievements, so we look forward to that continuing next season and seeing him in pre-season once we get back together.”
