All Blacks Star Damian McKenzie Commits to Four-Year Contract Extension

Damian McKenzie has signed a four-year contract extension with the All Blacks, committing to New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2029 season. The talented flyhalf had been in high demand from overseas clubs.

Damian McKenzie, the talented New Zealand flyhalf, has made a significant commitment to his country's rugby team by signing a four-year extension to his national contract. The new deal will keep McKenzie with the All Blacks through to the end of the 2029 season, a major coup for coach Scott Robertson.

McKenzie, 29, has been a key player for the All Blacks, earning 61 test caps and serving as Robertson's first-choice flyhalf last year. Although he lost the starting spot to Beauden Barrett, McKenzie's impressive skill set and game-changing abilities make him a vital asset to the team. “He has an incredible skill set and the ability to change a game,” Robertson said, highlighting McKenzie's value to the All Blacks.

DMAC here to stay 💪

The @ChiefsRugby have re-signed Damian Mckenzie through to the end of 2029 😮‍💨#SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/320Xgq3uM6

— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 30, 2025

Robertson praised McKenzie's continuous improvement, emphasizing the importance of his signing for the team's future success. “He is just continuing to get better and better, which makes him a critical signing for us heading into the next Rugby World Cup and beyond,” Robertson noted. With McKenzie on board, the All Blacks will be looking to make a strong impact in the upcoming Rugby World Cup and beyond.

Damian McKenzie's decision to extend his contract with the All Blacks for four years has been revealed to be a significant commitment, especially considering the strong interest from overseas clubs. According to Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan, McKenzie was in high demand, but ultimately chose to remain with the All Blacks.

McKenzie has expressed his ambitions for the future, which include being part of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup squad in 2027 and facing the touring British & Irish Lions in 2029. On a personal level, McKenzie is driven to achieve success with the Chiefs and ultimately contribute to a victorious Rugby World Cup campaign. “I'm extremely motivated to win a championship with the Chiefs and ultimately hope to be a part of a successful Rugby World Cup in 2027 and campaigns beyond that,” McKenzie emphasized.