Hurricanes 2026
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I wonder if Dearns coming was part of reason for letting PUJ go early, to release a little more cash, as I don't think he will be cheap?
@Dan54 i sort of think regardless of any other signings, it was the right time for PUJ to go. Next year he would be behind both JB and Higgins, and aside from one or 2 seasons hasnt been a regular starter. If you put it in perspective, he & JB joined the canes in 2017, PUJ has played 53 games, JB - 111 games. Hes probably achieved all he could and time for a change
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Josh Moorby back to the Hurricanes - 2 year deal to my understanding. Announcement pending, should be announced over the next week or 2.
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Josh Moorby back to the Hurricanes - 2 year deal to my understanding. Announcement pending, should be announced over the next week or 2.
@Landers92 said in Hurricanes 2026:
Josh Moorby back to the Hurricanes - 2 year deal to my understanding. Announcement pending, should be announced over the next week or 2.
Fantastic news.
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So after a raft of signings lately and with Moorby and Naholo all but confirmed, the Canes 23 is shaping up to be something like the below. Note, this is my preference only, but I can also see Jordie starting the season at 12.
I'd also give Du Plessis Kirifi the captains armband, he fully deserves it after this year's leadership.
Canes strongest 15 for 2026
- X Numia
- A Aumua
- T Lomax
- I Walker-Leawere
- W Dearns
- D Flanders
- D Kirifi (C)
- P Lakai
- C Roigard
- R Love
- K Naholo
- R Higgins
- B Proctor
- J Moorby
- J Barrett
Pretty decent 2nd 15 taking shape for depth
- T Mafileo
- J Devery
- P Tosi
- C Delany
- H Plummer
- B Shields
- ?? S Halalilo/C Flanders
- B Iose
- J Vijoen
- H Godfrey/B Cameron
- F Fineanganofo
- ?? J Rova
- B Sullivan
- N Punivai
- C Harkin
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@SBW1 said in Hurricanes 2026:
What are the chances of Matt Proctor signing to play alongside his brother?
Isn't he locked in for next year with the Force?
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@SBW1 said in Hurricanes 2026:
What are the chances of Matt Proctor signing to play alongside his brother?
Isn't he locked in for next year with the Force?
@antipodean said in Hurricanes 2026:
@SBW1 said in Hurricanes 2026:
What are the chances of Matt Proctor signing to play alongside his brother?
Isn't he locked in for next year with the Force?
The Force announced his departure yesterday. Would be a good player to have in the squad but I think he's too far passed it to make the top 23.
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Foketi is going to the Chiefs
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2026:
Foketi is going to the Chiefs
Helluva stacked midfield, where he could end up last in line. Odd choice.
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I wonder if this is a sign Matty P is coming back to the Canes? Hopefully he signs with Wellington for the NPC.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmQlmKzUNt/?igsh=eXphcmwxazY3enlw
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Tjay Clarke potentially on the move..... to Toshiba according the ClubRugby.co.nz's weekly roundup here - https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/07/07/sideline-conversions-7-july-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/
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Tjay Clarke potentially on the move..... to Toshiba according the ClubRugby.co.nz's weekly roundup here - https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2025/07/07/sideline-conversions-7-july-some-rugby-news-and-information-to-start-the-week/
@Canes4life Wow, bit of a shame at 22 years old and having just cracked super rugby.. I suppose the option is there now and guys would prefer get some experience and cash than be a squad member. Hope we could see him back after a year or 2
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@Canes4life Wow, bit of a shame at 22 years old and having just cracked super rugby.. I suppose the option is there now and guys would prefer get some experience and cash than be a squad member. Hope we could see him back after a year or 2
@DurryMexted said in Hurricanes 2026:
@Canes4life Wow, bit of a shame at 22 years old and having just cracked super rugby.. I suppose the option is there now and guys would prefer get some experience and cash than be a squad member. Hope we could see him back after a year or 2
With Moorby, Harkin, Godfrey, Love, Barrett, Naholo, Punivai, Fineanganofo and Sullivan all having the ability to play wing/fullback, and probably considered ahead of him, I feel like he won't get too much opportunity, kind of like this year. Maybe they've pushed him to do a couple years in Japan with a deal for him post the RWC when plenty of positions usually open up.
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Enari extends through 26 announced
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Hugo Plummer re-signs for 2 more years.
Didn't realise he was so young and out of all our locks he looks to be developing nicely.
Date of birth: 25 August 2000 (24-years-old)
Place of birth: Wellington, New Zealand
Position: Lock
Height: 1.98m
Weight: 119kg
Hurricanes Number: #310
Hurricanes Caps: 8
Hurricanes Points: 0
Playing career: Wellington (2022-present), Hurricanes (2023, 2025-present), Highlanders (2024)
Honours: 2x NPC champion (2022, 2024)https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8htTrxTYG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
