Rugby: All Black TJ Perenara reveals just how close he was to signing with the Roosters in the NRL before committing to the Hurricanes and NZ Rugby
11 May, 2021 08:10 PM
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Highlanders assistant coach Riki Flutey ahead of Friday s match against the Reds. Video / NZ Herald
Highlanders assistant coach Riki Flutey ahead of Friday s match against the Reds. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has revealed how close he was to inking a deal with the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.
The 29-year-old halfback has signed with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby for two and a half years, a contract he will begin once his playing stint with the Red Hurricanes in Japan s Top League ends in June.
Rugby: All Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara re-signs with New Zealand Rugby after NRL discussions
10 May, 2021 06:45 AM
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Crusaders glory, Kiwi Supercar driver takes 1st place and all the weekend’s results in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald
Crusaders glory, Kiwi Supercar driver takes 1st place and all the weekend’s results in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald
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All Blacks superstar TJ Perenara will not swap rugby for league and has decided to remain in New Zealand.
The Herald understands the 66-cap veteran has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes after weeks of speculation linking him with a move to an NRL heavyweight.
NRL: Roosters star confident All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara will switch to league
3 May, 2021 10:50 PM
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Cheree Kinnear runs down the results of a massive weekend of sport.
NZ Herald
Kiwis and Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has told Australian media that All blacks halfback TJ Perenara is close to signing with the NRL club.
Waerea-Hargreaves said his intel was based on a conversation with Perenara s former All Black teammate Sonny Bill Williams, who told him last month that it almost a done deal. I spoke with Sonny and he reckons he s good mates with TJ. He s close [to signing], Waerea-Hargreaves told media on Monday.