The Chiefs have signed Taha Kemara on a one-year contract for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, bringing the 23-year-old back to his home region.

Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Hurricanes have signed Oliver Haig to join their squad for the 2027 season.

Assistant coach and Chief No 54 Roger Randle has confirmed he will move to the Hurricanes ahead of the 2027 season bringing his time with the Chiefs coaching group to a close.

The Blues have signed 23-year-old Nic Shearer for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, adding depth and quality to the halfback position..

The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Samoan international outside back Tuna Tuitama and Fijian international lock/loosie Joseva Tamani,on two‑year contracts through to the end of the 2028 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Highlanders have added promising hooker Ioane Moananu on a two‑year contract for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

Plenty of changes at Super Rugby champions side the Hurricanes with four players; Tevita Mafileo, Bailyn Sullivan, Lucas Cashmore, Tom Allen, and assistant coach Bryn Evans leaving the franchise..

The Blues have secured first five-eighth Cam Millar, with the 24-year-old joining the club on a two-year contract ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Highlanders have secured the signature of the Australian-born Tongan international Patrick Pellegrini, who will join the club for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has selected Super Rugby Pacific star Ruben Love to start at first-five in the opening test of 2026.

Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau is leaving the franchis and Super Rugby to take up an opportunity with Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan.

Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed the new competition structure for the 2027 season, featuring an expanded regular season and a new Finals Series.

Blues and Samoa prop Jordan Lay has confirmed his retirement from rugby.

The Hurricanes have delivered one of the best finals performance in Super Rugby history, defeating the Chiefs 60-5 in Wellington.

Crusaders backline/loose forward star Leicester Fainga'anuku will miss the opening All Blacks tests of 2026 after suffering a fracture to his lower leg.

Chiefs and All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Player of the Year.

The Hurricanes and Chiefs have confirmed their sides for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final at 4pm on Saturday

Wellington's Hnry Stadium and the public are searching for extra seats for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific grand final.

The Hurricanes are into the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final against the Chiefs after a 57-21 win over the Blues.

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