Hoskins Sotutu signs contract extension with Blues until 2026

Blues have announced that back row Hoskins Sotutu has signed a new contract with the club until the end of the 2026 season.

The 25-year-old has been in prolific form for Blues in the ongoing campaign as he is the leading try scorer with nine touchdowns and also has further five try assists.

Sotutu made his provincial debut with Auckland in 2018 with his Super Rugby debut for Blues coming a year later.

"I'm incredibly proud and honored to extend my time with the Blues. This club means a lot to me, and I'm committed to contributing my best both on and off the field in the coming seasons," said Sotutu.

Blues head coach Vern Cotter is pleased with Sotutu committing his immediate future with the club.

“Hoskins can do things no other player in his position can do with ball in hand. His five point contributions have helped us build scoreboard pressure and he’s getting regular turnovers at lineout and tackle situations,” said Cotter.

“He’s building his performance from game-to-game and his consistency each week is remarkable considering he’s playing big minutes.”

“I have no doubt he will help his team mates seek a top performance this weekend".

Blues are positioned second in the Super Rugby Pacific table with nine wins from 10 matches.