All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax re-commits to NZ Rugby to 2029 Lions tour

Tyrel Lomax of the All Blacks. Photo: Jeremy Ward

All Blacks and Hurricanes prop Tyrel Lomax has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby 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 & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2029.

He will continue playing for Tasman in the NPC.

Tyrel Lomax of the Hurricanes with his children before his 100th Super Rugby game, Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika, round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 31 May 2025. Photo: Elias Rodriguez / Photosport Photo: Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz

Lomax said he and his family were keen to remain in New Zealand.

“I’m really excited to extend my time with the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Tasman Rugby through to the end of 2029,” Lomax said.

“My family and I love being based here and 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.”

Lomax said the chance to play at the 2027 World Cup and be involved in the Lions tour was something he couldn’t pass up.

“The next few years are incredibly exciting too. We’ve got a Rugby World Cup coming up and a British & Irish Lions tour in 2029.

“Those are opportunities every rugby player wants to be part of and having the chance to keep building towards those campaigns and wear the black jersey was a huge factor in my decision.”

The tighthead prop made his All Blacks debut against Japan in 2018 and has played 48 tests.

In 2024 he started in all but two of the All Blacks 14 tests and was named Tom French Memorial Māori Player of the Year before injuries disrupted his 2025 season.

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.”

A Canberra-born Kiwi, Lomax (Muaūpoko, Ngāi Tūhoe) played for the Melbourne Rebels before moving to Tasman in 2017.

He has played eight matches for the Māori All Blacks and 116 Super Rugby matches.

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said Lomax’s decision was a boost for the franchise.

“It’s great news for us, Lowey, and New Zealand Rugby that he’s decided to stay in the country. It goes without saying that we’re hugely grateful and excited to see him continue his career with the Hurricanes.

“He’s a world-class tighthead and we expect him to be an integral leader in this team. He’s had a tricky year with injuries, but we’re pleased to have welcomed him back over the weekend, and we’re thrilled that him and Ainsley and the girls are staying in New Zealand.”