All Black winger Emoni Narawa re-signs with NZR and Chiefs

All Black winger Emoni Narawa has penned a new deal with NZR and the Chiefs, committing to a three-year contract that will see him remain until the end of 2029.

The Chiefs flyer who was schooled at Hamilton Boys High, has played 50 caps for the Chiefs since returning from the Blues in 2022. The Fijian-born speedster debuted for the Blues in 2020 and made seven appearances.

While he has seen plenty of action in Super Rugby over his career, his international career hasn’t gone exactly to plan with just four Tests in three years.

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The 26-year-old was an All Black bolter in 2023, making his debut in Mendoza against Los Pumas where he scored in a 41-12 win. But that would be his lone appearance that year as a back injury ruled him out of further action and a potential Rugby World Cup in France.

Last season he made his fourth Test against the Springboks, starting on the right wing at Eden Park. He scored a memorable try within the opening minutes from a cross-field kick, going under the legs of Willie le Roux and selling a dummy to Cheslin Kolbe. But his night would be cut short once again, sufffering a broken rib minutes later in an aerial contest.

It’s the appeal of more caps with the All Blacks, as well as the chance to feature at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, that has kept Narawa in New Zealand.

“Wearing the black jersey has been an honour and I’m excited for the opportunity to compete for a spot to wear it again and chase my World Cup dream,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to what’s ahead and hoping I can help our Chiefs wh?nau secure a Super Rugby title. My little family and I are blessed to stay here. God is good.”

Head coach Jono Gibbs was ecstatic about Narawa committing to the club as they chase a Super Rugby title after three straight runners up.

“Having him stay is a terrific endorsement of what we are doing at the club. It’s great to know he not only wants to help us win a Super Rugby Pacific title, but that he has serious goals about getting back in the All Blacks and helping them win Tests too.”