The Blues have re-signed loose forward Anton Segner, extending his stay at the club through to the end of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.<\/p>\n
Segner is the first German-born player to feature in Super Rugby, after arriving in New Zealand in 2017 on a school exchange before quickly grabbing the attention of scouts.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old, who has played 38 games for the Blues, said re-signing with the Blues was an easy decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud to be staying on at the Blues,\u201d Segner said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis club has backed me from the start and given me the chance to grow my game in a great environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really settled in Auckland, it\u2019s my home away from home and the Blues are my second family. I love being part of this group, and I feel like I\u2019m in the best place to keep developing as a player. I\u2019m excited about what the next few years will look like.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blues GM Rugby Murray Williams said securing Segner was a reflection of both his on-field progression and his growing leadership role within the environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnton\u2019s story is pretty unique, but what\u2019s impressed us most is how he\u2019s gone about his work since arriving at the club,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s taken every opportunity to learn, to improve and to add layers to his game. He\u2019s\u00a0a team-first player who brings versatility and energy to our loose forward group, and we believe his best rugby is still ahead of him.\u201d<\/p>\n