Chiefs 2026

[MacDazzler]

@gt12 186cm 110kg

[nostrildamus]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

@frugby said in Chiefs 2026:

Is there any guarantees Thompson is still a hooker? Probably more built like a loose forward having played league?

What’s his height / weight ratio?
Put him at 8.

Thompson: 1.69 (186cm, 110kg)
Carl Hayman: 1.61 (193cm, 120kg)

[Mr Fish]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2026:

Hearing Charlie Sinton has signed a full contract.

WTS from the sounds of it.

A few of the guys who were off-contract (or believed to be) have signed on for another season.

[Bovidae]

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has been injured regularly so should be moved on.

[Yeetyaah]

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2026:

WTS

I heard full contract but I guess we'll see tomorrow.

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

I'm more interested in the WTG now.

Either Kumeroa switches back to LH or O'Neill does. The front row selections seem unbalanced.

Jayden Sa is a 6 at this level.

I was told from a very good source that Coombes-Fabling wouldn't be selected as he has knee problems. I guess not.

[ARHS]

So no Dylan Eti or Charlie Sinton. Was hoping to see Reon Paul in there too.

[Bovidae]

Sacha Thomas  /  Nov 5

EXPERIENCE, DEPTH AND FRESH TALENT AS GALLAGHER CHIEFS NAME 2026 SQUAD  - Chiefs

A dynamic blend of seasoned performers and exciting emerging talent direct from Chiefs Country make up the 2026 Gallagher Chiefs Squad. As Jono Gibbes takes the reins as Head Coach, […]

[brodean]

A squad packed full of All Blacks and All Blacks XV players. They should win easily in 2026.

[Grooter]

@brodean Jacobson & Boshier hoisting the trophy high and mighty like Messam & Clarke will be a sight to behold most definitely

[Yeetyaah]

How the fuck is TTT still there

[Yeetyaah]

@brodean said in Chiefs 2026:

A squad packed full of All Blacks and All Blacks XV players. They should win easily in 2026.

Yeah nah ain't falling for that hype again

[restofit]

the midfield depth for 2026 is suddenly lacking - where are Gideon Wrampling and Rameka Poihipi off to?

[Yeetyaah]

@restofit Japan and Japan. ALB you ask?? Sabbatical to, you'll never guess, Japan.

[booboo]

@Nepia said in Chiefs 2026:

@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:

ENS to head off-shore

All Blacks Sevens star Etene Nanai-Seturo poised for European move

A Top 14 club is chasing his signature after losing two speedsters at the end of last season.

That's a bummer, but I guess he sees the AB door as being locked. I thought he might switch to the Warriors/NRL.

He came from there didn't he? Recall legal shenanigans and pretty sure NZR were out of line. ?

[Nepia]

@booboo said in Chiefs 2026:

@Nepia said in Chiefs 2026:

@SouthernMann said in Chiefs 2026:

ENS to head off-shore

All Blacks Sevens star Etene Nanai-Seturo poised for European move

A Top 14 club is chasing his signature after losing two speedsters at the end of last season.

That's a bummer, but I guess he sees the AB door as being locked. I thought he might switch to the Warriors/NRL.

He came from there didn't he? Recall legal shenanigans and pretty sure NZR were out of line. ?

I don't think so, he signed a 5 year deal with the Warriors as a 15 year old but wanted to play rugby. Don't think that's on NZR, you can't enforce contracts signed by 15 year olds.

[gt12]

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

[brodean]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

Nah. Guaranteed title. Might as well start the engraving now.

[Nepia]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2026:

What the fuck are they doing with so many fucking locks.
Looks like a team which will lose at the semis.

Well technically two of those locks are 6's also because there's not already enough of them.