Hurricanes sign Hawke’s Bay lock Hunter Morrison for 2027
Friday 25 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Hurricanes, Isaia Walker-Leawere
The Hurricanes have secured a two-year deal with 23-year-old Hawke’s Bay lock Hunter Morrison starting in 2027. The NPC standout has scored five tries in eight games for the Magpies. Morrison is the third new signing for the Super Rugby Pacific champions.
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The Hurricanes have secured Hawke’s Bay lock Hunter Morrison on a two-year contract starting in 2027. The 23-year-old has been a standout performer in the NPC, scoring five tries in eight matches for the third-placed Magpies.
Morrison, who stands 1.97m tall, is the third new signing for the franchise since their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title win. He joins versatile forward Oliver Haig and prop Rohan Wingham. The recruitment follows the departures of Warner Dearns to Japan, as well as Isaia Walker-Leawere and Tom Allen to European clubs.
Coach Clark Laidlaw noted that Morrison's ball-carrying and work on the ball during the NPC was exceptional. Morrison, who was born in Whanganui and attended Whanganui Collegiate and Palmerston North Boys’ High School, previously played for the Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks.
Compiled from reports by The Post and Stuff.
