Latest News About Richie Mo Unga

Updated 2026-05-10 17:02

Here’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reporting.

Illustration: For a quick snapshot, imagine Mo’unga’s career path as a loop: Crusaders -> Japan -> return to NZ Rugby system -> possible Crusaders return in 2027, with ongoing All Blacks considerations in parallel. This reflects the recurring themes in the reporting.[3][4]

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Richie Mo'unga is Leaving the Crusaders

The 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season will be Richie Mo’unga’s last with the Crusaders as he heads to Japan to take up a position with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

crusaders.co.nz

Richie Mo'unga - News - Ultimate Rugby

Born and raised in Christchurch, Mo'unga was initially educated at Riccarton High School in his hometown before being offered a scholarship at St. Andrew's College where he played first XV rugby for 3 years and captained them in his senior year. He was…

www.ultimaterugby.com

Richie Mo'unga set to return to the Crusaders in 2027

07 Aug 2025 The Crusaders are thrilled to announce the return of Richie Mo’unga for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Mo’unga has signed with NZR, Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby for 18 months from July 2026 to December 2027. The agreement sees him return to Canterbury Rugby for the 2026 and 2027 NPC seasons, the Crusaders for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. After moving offshore in 2024 to play for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan, Mo’unga will once again don the red and black...

crusaders.co.nz