Richie Mo'unga to return to New Zealand rugby in 2026

Thursday 7 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 7 Aug 2025, 2:01pm

In this story NZME, All Blacks, Crusaders, NZ Herald, Beauden Barrett, New Zealand Rugby

Richie Mo'unga has signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders, and Canterbury. His 18-month contract runs from July 2026 to December 2027, which includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 7 Aug 2025, 2:00pm

   Richie Mo’unga returns to New Zealand Rugby in 2026, joins Crusaders and Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 7 Aug 2025, 2:01pm

   Former All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga returning to NZ and Crusaders (opens in new tab)