Fehi Fineanganofo to remain in New Zealand until 2027

All Blacks winger Fehi Fineanganofo will stay in New Zealand for the 2027 season to pursue Rugby World Cup selection. After several months of discussions, a compromise was reached allowing the 24-year-old to extend his contracts with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes until the end of 2027. He will join the Newcastle Red Bulls in the Northern Hemisphere from 2027 to 2029.

The winger had previously signed a two-year deal with the English club to join them after the 2026 NPC season. New Zealand Rugby reportedly secured the extension without paying a compensation fee to Newcastle. Fineanganofo's new arrangement includes playing for the Hurricanes in their 2027 Super Rugby Pacific title defence.

Fineanganofo's breakout 2026 season saw him set a record for most tries in a single season with 17, a figure he shares with teammate Josh Moorby. This performance led to his selection for the All Blacks under coach Dave Rennie.

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, 1News, The Post, Stuff and RNZ.