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Shaun Stevenson to join Japanese club Kubota Spears after Chiefs stint

StuffNZ HeraldMonday 2 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Chiefs outside back Shaun Stevenson will join Japanese club Kubota Spears at the conclusion of the current Super Rugby Pacific season. Stevenson reportedly sought a release from New Zealand Rugby following a lack of feedback from All Blacks coaches.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 2 Jun 2025, 4:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 19 hours
  1. StuffStuff via Waikato Times

    Chiefs confirm fullback Shaun Stevenson’s signing with Japanese club Kubota at season’s end (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Shaun Stevenson to leave Chiefs for Japanese club Kubota Spears (opens in new tab)