Tosi, Darry staying with New Zealand rugby
- Dave Worsley
- May 7
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
All Blacks tighthead prop Pasilio Tosi and lock Sam Darry have recommitted to New Zealand Rugby.
Tosi first entered Super Rugby with the Hurricanes in 2022, two years before he pulled on the All Blacks jersey for the first time.
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The 26-year-old grew up in Dunedin and attended Otago Boys' High School where he excelled in multiple sports - including being a New Zealand secondary schools rugby league representative - before following the rugby pathway.
"The Canes is where I feel most at home, I'm excited to extend my stay a little while longer," he said
Tosi was named in All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's first squad last year in a surprise move for a player that had started the majority of his Super Rugby career off the bench.
He made his All Blacks debut against Fiji in San Diego. He has played seven times for the All Blacks and scored a try.
Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw was pleased to have locked the front rower down to a long-term deal until the end of 2026.
"He is a very important part of the Hurricanes. He made massive strides last season, which culminated in his selection with the All Blacks. Pasi has been fantastic for us. It's special to have two current All Black tight heads in our squad."
The Blues confirmed Sam Darry has re-signed with the franchise and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) on a three-year extension, keeping him in blue through to the end of the 2028 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Since arriving from Christchurch in 2021, Darry has become a key figure in the Blues engine room - bringing physicality, set-piece precision, and relentless work ethic to every performance.
Standing at 2.03m, Darry’s presence in the lineout and mobility around the park were on full display throughout the 2024 campaign, culminating in a well-deserved All Blacks Test debut against Fiji.
“I’m proud to call the Blues home,” said Darry.
“This club has supported me to grow on and off the field, and I feel like I’m just getting started. There’s a real hunger in the group to keep building, and I want to be part of bringing more success to the Blues.”
Darry has been sidelined since February, with a shoulder injury ruling him out for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Blues GM of Rugby Murray Williams said Darry’s extension is a major win for the future of the club.
“Sam is tall, tough, and a student of the game. He’s worked incredibly hard to develop his body and skillset, and we’ve seen the results in his performances,” he said.
“He’s already a leader in our pack and we’re thrilled he’s committed to the Blues for the next three seasons.”
