Mark Tele'a's days as an All Black are over. That's the prevailing belief now the winger has opted to play out his career in Japan, despite remaining eligible for the remainder of 2025 as he sees out his New Zealand Rugby contract.
I’ve opined that I believe players such as Tele’a leave New Zealand in the prime of their All Black careers because they don’t feel a great sense of belonging.
Mark Tele'a made the right call by signing a deal in Japan effectively ending his time in the black jersey and with the Blues.
New Zealand Rugby have failed to land the signature of one of their premier superstars, Mark Tele'a. The 28-year-old has confirmed this morning he will be taking his talents to Japan.
Caleb Clarke, Mark Tele'a and Will Jordan have been regularly been used in the past couple of years, but with Tele'a rumoured to be moving overseas to Japan, a spot has opened up.
Super Rugby Pacific's week-by-week Player of the Year voting system has been bringing fans an insight into which players have been impressing opposition the most in 2025.
Caleb Tangitau is making quite a name for himself with the Highlanders in 2025. A prized recruit from the Blues ahead of the season, the speedster was lured south by the promise of opportunity.
An iconic rivalry took centre stage at Eden Park on Saturday night as the Blues hosted the Crusaders, drawing an enthused crowd in Auckland.
Round five of Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy could be considered a 'moving round' due to the huge scores of the Crusaders' back three. This is a game you would have had to turn off if you left them out of your side.
It was Spider-Man vs Black Panther in Hamilton on Saturday evening as the Chiefs hosted the Blues in Super RUgby Pacific's Marvel-inspired Kids Round.