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Hoskins Sotutu to Join Newcastle Red Bulls on Three-Year Deal After 2026 Season

Newcastle portrays the capture as a statement of ambition.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 13: Antonio Shalfoon of the Crusaders competes with Hoskins Sotutu of the Blues in the lineout during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Crusaders and Blues at Apollo Projects Stadium, on June 13, 2025, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
English club makes major statement with 'huge' All Black signing

Overview

  • Hoskins Sotutu has signed a three-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls and will arrive after completing the 2026 Super Rugby season with the Blues.
  • The 27-year-old No.8 confirmed he remains fully committed to one more campaign in Auckland, and Blues management praised his leadership for 2026.
  • Newcastle sporting general manager Neil McIlroy labeled the acquisition a huge signing that shows the club means business.
  • Sotutu has made 80 appearances for the Blues with 31 tries, helped win the 2024 Super Rugby title, and has 14 All Blacks caps since debuting in 2020.
  • He last represented New Zealand in November 2022 and said Newcastle’s vision and the chance to test himself weekly in the Premiership attracted him.