All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, the Crusaders have bid farewell to another backline star, while Rugby Australia has locked in the services of Max Jorgensen.<\/b><\/p>\n
Roigard re-signs<\/p>\n
NZ Rugby, the Hurricanes and Counties Manukau have announced that number nine Roigard<\/a> has re-signed through to the end of 2029, a deal that keeps him in New Zealand until the British and Irish Lions tour at least.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old\u2019s current contract expires in 2027, and he said that the opportunity to be part of a Lions tour in 2029 was one of several key drivers in his decision to further extend his contract.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m loving my rugby right now and the opportunity to represent the All Blacks, the Hurricanes<\/a> and Counties Manukau here in New Zealand is something I don\u2019t take for granted,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has always been a dream of mine since I was a kid to play Super Rugby and be an All Black, and I want to continue living that dream.\u201d<\/p>\n The live-wire scrum-half made his Test debut for the All Blacks<\/a> against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2023 and has since racked up 17 caps in total, scoring 12 tries.<\/p>\n He has represented the Hurricanes 47 times in Super Rugby Pacific, having made his debut against the Crusaders<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n \u201cCam is an outstanding young man, and already one of the best halfbacks in world rugby,\u201d NZR General Manager Professional Rugby & Performance Chris Lendrum said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled he\u2019s committed through to 2029 and that he\u2019ll to continue to play in New Zealand through the prime of his career. It\u2019s encouraging to see our top players recognising the challenge and opportunity of the global calendar over the next period and choosing to continue their rugby in our environments.\u201d<\/p>\n Hurricanes Head Coach Clark Laidlaw added, \u201cIt\u2019s huge news for the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby. For us, it\u2019s massively exciting. He\u2019s gone from a wildcard pick a few years back, to establishing himself as one of the best halfbacks in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cBoth the Hurricanes and Cam have done a lot of work to get to that point, and we can\u2019t wait to continue that journey with him as he continues to improve his game and grow his experience and leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s something we\u2019re really fortunate and grateful for. He\u2019s a strong character within the group, an outstanding professional, and we really look forward to having him with the team and the club over the next few years.\u201d<\/p>\n Opinion: NZ Rugby\u2019s \u2018search\u2019 for new All Blacks coach stinks of a PR stunt with Scott Robertson\u2019s successor already lined up<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Crusaders bid Braydon Ennor farewell<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Crusaders have confirmed that All Blacks back Braydon Ennor will leave the Canterbury club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pafic season to join French Top 14 side Perpignan. Ennor makes the move to France along with teammate Sevu Reece.<\/p>\n The utility back first joined the Crusaders back in 2015, after moving to Christchurch from Auckland on a scholarship.<\/p>\n \u201cThis decision comes with a lot of emotions. I love this place and the people here, but I\u2019m really excited for what\u2019s next,\u201d Ennor said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve\u00a0done so much growing in this place, and I owe so much to the red and black jersey.\u00a0I\u2019ll\u00a0always call this place home.\u201d<\/p>\n Australia pinch prime All Blacks coach candidate who was \u2018blindsided\u2019 by Scott Robertson\u2019s sacking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The 28-year-old made his Test debut in 2019 for New Zealand, earning nine caps in total \u2013 the last of which in August 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be able to call this a\u00a0job and\u00a0turning up to Rugby Park every week with my mates to go to work, it\u2019s the best thing in the world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a chapter I\u2019ll treasure for the rest of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n Want more from Planet Rugby? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for world-class coverage you can trust.<\/p>\n Ennor\u2019s move abroad rules him out of All Blacks\u2019 contention; however, he could still feature at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia if he switches his international allegiance.<\/p>\n In August this year, he will be able to switch to Zimbabwe using World Rugby\u2019s birthright transfer regulations, as his mother was born in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n It is also reported that Dalton Papali\u2019i could<\/a> also be leaving New Zealand shores at the end of the season.<\/p>\n George Gregan \u2018disappointed\u2019 with Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry tour, drawing Six Nations \u2018equivalent\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jorgensen\u2019s mega-deal<\/p>\n