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Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until 2029

NZ HeraldStuffMonday 31 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story All Blacks, Chiefs, New Zealand Rugby, Damian McKenzie, Rieko Ioane

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All Blacks utility Damian McKenzie has committed to New Zealand Rugby through the 2029 season. The decision follows significant interest in the player moving offshore. The deal includes a sabbatical scheduled for 2028.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 31 Mar 2025, 9:56am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    All Blacks: Damian McKenzie re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until 2029 (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff via Waikato Times

    The hooks that saw All Blacks star Damian McKenize turn down Japan yen for 2029 deal (opens in new tab)