Ten Southland Stags players secure Super Rugby contracts for 2027

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 9:21am

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Ten players from the Southland Stags have earned full-time contracts with New Zealand's five Super Rugby franchises for the 2027 season. Among those named in the Highlanders squad is Southland prop Jack Sexton.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 5:00am

   Sexton among swag of Stags to get Super Rugby contracts (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 30 Oct, 9:21am

   Solid number of Stags named in Super Rugby squads (opens in new tab)