US EditionFormer All Black Hoskins Sotutu to leave Blues at end of Super Rugby season
Hoskins Sotutu will complete the 2026 Super Rugby season with the Blues before joining Newcastle Red Bulls, having played 79 games for Auckland's franchise.
- Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls and will leave the Blues after the 2026 Super Rugby season, the club said.
- Since making his Super Rugby debut in 2019, Sotutu has established himself as one of the competition's best loose forwards, playing 79 games for the Blues.
- In a club statement, Sotutu said the move was an exciting opportunity, but he thanked the coaching staff, teammates and fans and looked forward to one more season with the Blues.
- Newcastle said the signing gains a high-quality professional, and Murray Williams, Blues general manager rugby, said Sotutu would leave a strong mark as a world-class player and leader.
- Having debuted for the All Blacks in 2020, Sotutu played 14 tests but has not represented New Zealand since November 2022.
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Hoskins Sotutu to join Newcastle after 2026 season
Hoskins Sotutu has played 79 matches for The Blues. Photo supplied The Blues The Blues Super Rugby Pacific franchise has announced Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership club Newcastle Red Bulls. He’ll depart Auckland after the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby season. Sotutu remains fully committed to the Blues for the entirety of the upcoming campaign, where he’ll continue to play a key role within the squad. Since making his Supe…
It is now official. A All-Black will land in Europe as soon as next summer. Indeed, the third international line New Zealand Hoskins Sotutu has decided to join England. This last one is committed to the Newcastle Red Bulls for the next three seasons, until June 2029. By joining Newcastle, he also wants to join the XV ...
Red Bulls land All Blacks star
The Newcastle Red Bulls have fired a major warning shot ahead of next season, securing the signature of an All Blacks loose forward. Hoskins Sotutu, the 2024 Super Rugby Player of the Year, will arrive at Kingston Park on a three-year contract after completing his stint with the Blues. Sotutu’s arrival is the clearest indication yet of Newcastle’s growing ambition, with the Red Bulls continuing to add proven international quality as part of thei…
Sotutu signing signals bold new era for Newcastle Red Bulls
Newcastle Red Bulls have made a powerful statement of intent ahead of next season with the signing of star No.8 Hoskins Sotutu on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old New Zealand international arrives with a reputation as one of Super Rugby’s most destructive back-rowers and is expected to add instant impact to the Gallagher Premiership. Capped […]
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