All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax extends NZ Rugby deal through to 2029

All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Hurricanes and Tasman through to the end of 2029.

The 30-year-old’s contract extension will take Lomax through next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia and through to the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2029.

Lomax said he has his family love being based in New Zealand.

“I still have a lot to contribute and achieve. Rugby has played a huge part in my life and the opportunity to continue representing these teams means a lot to me.

“The next few years are incredibly exciting too.”

He said “every rugby player” wants to be part of the World Cup and Lions tour, “and having the chance to keep building towards those campaigns and wear the black jersey was a huge factor in my decision”.

“I’m grateful for the support I’ve received throughout my career and can’t wait to continue chasing success with this group over the next few years,” Lomax said.

Since his All Blacks debut against Japan in 2018, Lomax has established himself as one of the world’s premier tighthead props during his 48 tests. In 2024 he started 12 of the All Blacks 14 tests and was named Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year before injuries curtailed his 2025 season.

He has played eight matches for the Māori All Blacks (2017-2022), has notched up 116 Super Rugby matches including 31 for the Highlanders (2018-2019) and 73 for the Hurricanes.

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said Lomax’s three-year extension was significant.

“Tyrel is a top man and I’m really rapt he has committed long-term. Having coached against him, what stands out is how athletic and physically imposing he is on both sides of the ball. It was great to see him back from injury last week. We believe his best footy is still ahead of him.”