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Super Rugby 2026

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  • B brodean

    @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

    Some signings that have been passed on to me

    Kyle Brown to the Chiefs
    Taniela Filimone to the Canes
    Flynn Yates to the Blues (tight head prop)
    Terrell Peita to the Blues
    Jordon Trainor to the Crusaders (WTG) only
    James Arscott to the Blues (WTG) only
    Dylan Eti (in discussion with 2 franchises)

    Terrell Peita looked pretty impressive for Northland - close to their best player this season. Flynn Yates is very surprising and questionable. Keran Van Staden looked pretty good - a lot better than Flynn Yates.

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    Steven Harris
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    @brodean Van Staden was impressive I suppose there’s a ton of information gleamed in around S & C , work ethic etc but you are correct it’s a bit of a surprise given how the turbos travelled this year
    Wrapt for Kyle Brown , has very good pace and footwork before contact could prove to be a real addition to the Chiefs

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      I wonder who'll be the third choice 9 and 10 for the Blues next year?

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        I wonder who'll be the third choice 9 and 10 for the Blues next year?

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        @MacDazzler said in Super Rugby 2026:

        I wonder who'll be the third choice 9 and 10 for the Blues next year?

        FInlay Christie and Beauden Barrett?

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          @MacDazzler said in Super Rugby 2026:

          I wonder who'll be the third choice 9 and 10 for the Blues next year?

          FInlay Christie and Beauden Barrett?

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          MacDazzler
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          @brodean lol

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          • S Steven Harris

            Some signings that have been passed on to me

            Kyle Brown to the Chiefs
            Taniela Filimone to the Canes
            Flynn Yates to the Blues (tight head prop)
            Terrell Peita to the Blues
            Jordon Trainor to the Crusaders (WTG) only
            James Arscott to the Blues (WTG) only
            Dylan Eti (in discussion with 2 franchises)

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            Yeetyaah
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            #118

            @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

            Kyle Brown to the Chiefs

            Initially reported as WTG, is this still the case or are you unsure?

            Dylan Eti (in discussion with 2 franchises)

            Do you know which 2?

            Appreciate the updates too cheers.

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              Jordan Trainor is a serviceable player but I would have thought his (brief) Super days were past him

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                Trig
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                Did Flyn Yates even feature for Manawatu this season?

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                  Did Flyn Yates even feature for Manawatu this season?

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                  brodean
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                  @Trig said in Super Rugby 2026:

                  Did Flyn Yates even feature for Manawatu this season?

                  Maybe for half a game

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                    Jordan Trainor is a serviceable player but I would have thought his (brief) Super days were past him

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                    Steven Harris
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                    #122

                    @zedsdeadbaby had the 2nd best stats for a fullback in the NPC and the best in terms of high kick receives
                    Easily the most consistent rugby I have seen from Jordon during his career still only 29 and besides the Crusaders had no issue signing a 34 year old James O’Connor
                    He would be handy cover preseason and injury for the Crusaders ,great to see a player rewarded on merit

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                    • S Steven Harris

                      Some signings that have been passed on to me

                      Kyle Brown to the Chiefs
                      Taniela Filimone to the Canes
                      Flynn Yates to the Blues (tight head prop)
                      Terrell Peita to the Blues
                      Jordon Trainor to the Crusaders (WTG) only
                      James Arscott to the Blues (WTG) only
                      Dylan Eti (in discussion with 2 franchises)

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                      Canes4life
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                      @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

                      Taniela Filimone to the Canes

                      Interesting, I haven't watched too much NPC this year, is this a good signing?

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                      • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                        @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

                        Taniela Filimone to the Canes

                        Interesting, I haven't watched too much NPC this year, is this a good signing?

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                        @Canes4life Filimone has already played for the landers will be a fine enough depth player for you, mans a big winger with some good skills, tho in saying that in the long run I think landers fans will be thanking you for S Solomon 🙂

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                        • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                          @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

                          Taniela Filimone to the Canes

                          Interesting, I haven't watched too much NPC this year, is this a good signing?

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                          @Canes4life said in Super Rugby 2026:

                          @Steven-Harris said in Super Rugby 2026:

                          Taniela Filimone to the Canes

                          Interesting, I haven't watched too much NPC this year, is this a good signing?

                          Filimone has been great. Just check out his stats and watch some highlights from Manawatu. The perfect depth guy for Super.

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                            Bovidae
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                            As was mentioned there are major changes coming. A summary from a Paul Cully article.

                            • Each NZ team will be able to have a WTG of 12 players.
                            • They have to cover all positions and can only play if a fully contracted player in their position is injured.
                            • There will be a draft to fill out your 12 WTG players (up to 6 players can be protected).
                            • There will be a SR development competition driven by NZR.
                            • The SR U20 competition has been scrapped.
                            • Three NDC contracts available at each SR club for U20 players. That number had been variable for each team.

                            These changes are why the likes of Oudenryn and Casey have been given a WTG contract for 2026 before getting a full contract in 2027.

                            I expect a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to get the WTG players each SR club wants.

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              As was mentioned there are major changes coming. A summary from a Paul Cully article.

                              • Each NZ team will be able to have a WTG of 12 players.
                              • They have to cover all positions and can only play if a fully contracted player in their position is injured.
                              • There will be a draft to fill out your 12 WTG players (up to 6 players can be protected).
                              • There will be a SR development competition driven by NZR.
                              • The SR U20 competition has been scrapped.
                              • Three NDC contracts available at each SR club for U20 players. That number had been variable for each team.

                              These changes are why the likes of Oudenryn and Casey have been given a WTG contract for 2026 before getting a full contract in 2027.

                              I expect a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to get the WTG players each SR club wants.

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                              Yeetyaah
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                              @Bovidae https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/360861016/nz-rugby-confirms-expanded-super-rugby-squads-and-development-comp-under-20s-will-go

                              This one? Also mentions Super Rugby squads are named November 6th.

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                                @Bovidae https://www.thepost.co.nz/sport/360861016/nz-rugby-confirms-expanded-super-rugby-squads-and-development-comp-under-20s-will-go

                                This one? Also mentions Super Rugby squads are named November 6th.

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                                Bovidae
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                                @Yeetyaah Yes, that one. I read the printed version. Obviously more info in the online article but it is behind a paywall.

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                                  WoodysRFC
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                                  What are they going to do about the U20's? Assume they'll look to keep them together in camp for longer then?

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                                    Wurzel
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                                    According to that article a WTG player will also be on a NPC contract effectively making them a year-round pro player. Which makes Harry Inch's departure to a better pathway all the more frustrating.

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                                      Bovidae
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                                      This new model is going to rely on firstly, the PUs, and then the SR teams getting their U20 talent ID right for the NZ U20s as there will be less players on display compared to the Taupō tournament. Having a SR U20 competition like the proposed Development competition should be the goal.

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                                      • WurzelW Wurzel

                                        According to that article a WTG player will also be on a NPC contract effectively making them a year-round pro player. Which makes Harry Inch's departure to a better pathway all the more frustrating.

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                                        Nepia
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                                        @Wurzel said in Super Rugby 2026:

                                        According to that article a WTG player will also be on a NPC contract effectively making them a year-round pro player. Which makes Harry Inch's departure to a better pathway all the more frustrating.

                                        In his case I don't believe the better pathway excuse, he was already on a pathway, he was in Crusaders U20s and a Ta$man NPC squad. He's now signed a contract for the equivalent of starting in the U20s. Dude just left because he wanted to.

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                                        • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                          This new model is going to rely on firstly, the PUs, and then the SR teams getting their U20 talent ID right for the NZ U20s as there will be less players on display compared to the Taupō tournament. Having a SR U20 competition like the proposed Development competition should be the goal.

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                                          Nepia
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                                          @Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2026:

                                          This new model is going to rely on firstly, the PUs, and then the SR teams getting their U20 talent ID right for the NZ U20s as there will be less players on display compared to the Taupō tournament. Having a SR U20 competition like the proposed Development competition should be the goal.

                                          I've already got my pitchfork ready for when Welly-Canes uses this to further promote their playing stocks over the Bays. 😉

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