Chiefs Lose Another Player Overseas

All Blacks and Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau confirms move to Japan

Samipeni Finau wasn’t selected in Dave Rennie’s first squad and has announced he will leave the Chiefs for a contract in Japan.

'It’s hard to say goodbye': All Blacks loose forward confirms Japan move

Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau is the latest All Black to confirm his departure from New Zealand after signing a deal with Yokohama Canon Eagles in...

Chiefs lose another player overseas

All Black loose forward Samipeni Finau is heading to Japan.

Samipeni Finau leaving Chiefs for Japan

Chiefs loose forward Samipeni Finau is leaving the franchis and Super Rugby to take up an opportunity with Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan.

Another All Black heads abroad

A 12-Test All Black who has been overlooked by new coach Dave Rennie will be continuing his career in Japan. Samipeni Finau’s hopes of reviving his All Blacks career appear to be over after the Chiefs announced that the powerful loose forward has signed with the Yokohama Canon Eagles, becoming the latest New Zealand international to swap Super Rugby for Japan. While he may have been in contention for selection later in the season, including the …

Chiefs announce shock departure of All Black Samipeni Finau

An All Black since 2023, the bruising blindside flanker played 75 games for the Chiefs, 33 for Waikato and 12 for the national team.