Anton Segner re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until 2031
Monday 28 September 2026 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story All Blacks, Blues, New Zealand Rugby, Anton Segner
German-born loose forward Anton Segner has signed a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby through to the 2031 World Cup. The 25-year-old will also remain with the Blues and Auckland. He is the first All Black to commit to the national body through the next two World Cups.
Key facts
4 facts
- Anton Segner signed a contract extension through to 2031
- Segner is the first All Black to commit through to the 2031 World Cup
- The player is a 25-year-old German-born loose forward
- Segner made his All Blacks debut against Italy in Wellington in July
The full story
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Loose forward Anton Segner has signed a four-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, the Blues, and Auckland through to 2031. The 25-year-old becomes the first All Black to commit to the national body through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States.
The German-born player made his Test debut against Italy in Wellington in July. His recent international season included two Test caps and appearances against the Bulls and Stormers in South Africa before an ankle injury ended his tour early.
Segner, who moved from Frankfurt to New Zealand as a 15-year-old exchange student in 2017, said the decision was a "no brainer". He expressed a desire to inspire players in non-rugby nations and noted that some children in Germany are now choosing rugby over football because of him.
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie described Segner as a "hell of an athlete" with significant physical presence and versatility. Blues general manager of rugby Murray Williams noted that securing the player provides the franchise with "huge stability".
How it developed
- Mon 28 Sep, 2:06pmSegner revealed that his ankle injury was caused by inflammation from a bug and required keyhole surgery, but he has since recovered.
Where reports differ
- Reports vary on the specific number of NPC appearances for Auckland, citing either 17 or 45 matches
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News, The Post and RNZ.