Big news today! It has been annouced that Richie Mo'unga has resigned with NZ Rugby starting mid 2026 and going through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.

Mo'unga will come back into the red and black playing for Canterbury throughout the 2026 NPC season before looking to represent the All Blacks in the latter stages of the season. 2027 will kick off with a return to the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific before pushing for World Cup selection. 

Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave about the agreements between NZ Rugby and Mo'unga, conversations with Scott Robinson and the potential for a tense first five battle during Super Rugby in 2027.

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Big news today! It has been annouced that Richie Mo'unga has resigned with NZ Rugby starting mid 2026 and going through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.
Mo'unga will come back into the red and black playing for Canterbury throughout the 2026 NPC season before looking to represent the All Blacks in the latter stages of the season. 2027 will kick off with a return to the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific before pushing for World Cup selection.&nbsp;
Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave about the agreements between NZ Rugby and Mo'unga, conversations with Scott Robinson and the potential for a tense first five battle during Super Rugby in 2027.
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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Richie Mo'unga's return to New Zealand

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/96e11ab0-8fd2-4360-950c-b332008efbfb/transcript

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