Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Pouri Rakete-Stones on a two-year contract from Super Rugby side Hurricanes from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season.
The 28-year-old prop has represented the Maori All Blacks and an All Blacks XV, but not the full New Zealand team.
Rakete-Stones, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has also played more than 50 games for the Wellington-based Hurricanes.
“Signing with Newcastle Red Bulls is an exciting chapter,” he told the club’s website, external.
“They’re building something great, and I can’t wait to add to it. I’m really looking forward to working hard with this group and making our fans proud.”
