Overview
- Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month contract with New Zealand Rugby running from July 2026 to the end of 2027.
- He will rejoin Canterbury for the 2026 National Provincial Championship and the Crusaders for the 2027 Super Rugby season.
- Under New Zealand Rugby’s home-based selection policy, he becomes eligible for All Blacks selection from October 2026.
- The move underlines NZR’s efforts to retain top talent and strengthen the All Blacks ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was a vocal advocate for Mo’unga’s return to bolstered squad options at flyhalf.