All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor signs contract extension until 2025

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor becomes the latest player to commit his future with New Zealand Rugby until 2025.

The news follows after Ardie Savea, Sam Cane and Joe Moody also recently signed contract extensions with New Zealand.

Taylor made his New Zealand debut in July 2015 and has gone on to play 66 Tests. He was also part of the victorious 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign and also the showpiece event in 2019 where they reached semi-finals. Taylor was also part of the Junior All Blacks team which won the Junior World Championship in 2011.

“I’m hugely grateful for another opportunity to play in New Zealand, especially given the current Covid situation around the world,” Taylor said.

“My wife Lucy and I have a young family, and putting my family first was a big part of my decision. We love it here in Christchurch and we’re settled and happy.

“There’s also a lot I want to achieve with the Crusaders and hopefully the All Blacks over the next few years, and I’m really looking forward to playing at home for my teams and in front of our fans.”

The 30-year-old made his professional rugby debut with Canterbury in 2012 has played 103 matches for the Crusaders since making his Super Rugby debut in 2013.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is delighted with Taylor extending his stay in New Zealand.

“We're really looking forward to seeing how his game goes next year and beyond," he said.