{"id":308282,"date":"2026-03-01T18:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/308282\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T18:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:12:09","slug":"rugby-all-blacks-halfback-cortez-ratima-re-commits-to-nz-rugby-to-after-next-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/308282\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup."},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWill Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright Photo: David Neilson \/ www.photosport.nz
\nPhoto: David Neilson\/Photosport\n<\/p>\n

All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs to the end of 2028.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old said it was an easy decision, especially after the recent birth of his second son.<\/p>\n

“I have a new baby at home and being in one place and having a stable home life is good for our family,” Ratima said.<\/p>\n

“I love this club and how they have supported me and my family. I’m loving what [Chiefs coach] Jono [Gibbes] and the other coaches are doing and there’s no place I’d rather be.”<\/p>\n

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\nCortez Ratima of New Zealand All Blacks during series against England, 2024.
\nPhoto: PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n

Ratima has played 38 games for Waikato and 60 for the Chiefs since his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders in 2022.<\/p>\n

He has played 21 tests since making his All Blacks debut against England in 2024.<\/p>\n

Ratima said with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia getting closer, competing for a place in the All Blacks was a huge motivator.<\/p>\n

Gibbes was delighted Ratima was staying with the side.<\/p>\n

“It’s great to have a player of Cortez’ ability stick with us. It shows his faith in what we are doing and where we are heading, which is terrific. It’s also a reflection on the culture we have here at the club.<\/p>\n

“Cortez is a talented young man and it is exciting to know he and his wh\u0101nau will be a part of the Chiefs for another three years, at least.”<\/p>\n

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