Timu joins Hurricanes while Tucker moves to Crusaders

Friday 7 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 5:00am

In this story All Blacks, Crusaders, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Highlanders, Damian McKenzie

Rugby player Timu has joined the Hurricanes and Tucker is moving to the Crusaders. Meanwhile, Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes has declined Josh Jacomb's request for early release to join the Highlanders in 2026.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 7 Nov 2025, 4:30am

   Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 7 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Why Chiefs shut down Josh Jacomb’s request to join Highlanders for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific (opens in new tab)