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FIFA World Cup 2026 posterAll Blacks prop Lomax recommits to NZ Rugby
Sport Nation • June 4th, 2026 8:24 am
Tyrel Lomax | Photo: Photosport
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has committed his future to New Zealand Rugby, re-signing with the Hurricanes and Tasman through to the end of 2029.
The new deal will see the 30-year-old remain in New Zealand through the next Rugby World Cup in Australia and the 2029 British & Irish Lions tour.
“I’m really excited to extend my time with the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Tasman Rugby through to the end of 2029.
“My family and I love being based here and I still have a lot to contribute and achieve. Rugby has played a huge part in my life and the opportunity to continue representing these teams means a lot to me.
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“The next few years are incredibly exciting too. We’ve got a Rugby World Cup coming up and a British & Irish Lions tour in 2029. Those are opportunities every rugby player wants to be part of and having the chance to keep building towards those campaigns and wear the black jersey was a huge factor in my decision."
Since making his All Blacks debut against Japan in 2018, Lomax has developed into one of the game’s leading tighthead props, earning 48 Test caps.
He was a key figure in 2024, starting 12 of 14 Tests and claiming the Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year award, before injuries interrupted his 2025 campaign.
All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie welcomed the extension, highlighting Lomax’s impact and potential.
“Tyrel is a top man and I'm really rapt he has committed long-term," said Rennie.
"Having coached against him, what stands out is how athletic and physically imposing he is on both sides of the ball. It was great to see him back from injury last week. We believe his best footy is still ahead of him.”
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