The 2025 New Zealand Heartland XV squad has been named for a two-game tour of Samoa. 

Mid Canterbury have lifted the Meads Cup, whilst North Otago have won the Lochore Cup, as the Heartland Championship concluded for the season on Saturday. 

After a winning season in charge of the Thames Valley Swampfoxes in the Heartland Championship, David Harrison has been appointed Head Coach of the New Zealand Heartland XV.