Shaun Stevenson of the Chiefs during the Super Rugby Pacific Photo: Aaron Gillions / PhotoSport
All Black Shaun Stevenson has signed on with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and North Harbour in the NPC until 2025.
Stevenson was one of the leading try scorers in this year's Super Rugby Pacific and off the back of this, he earned his debut for the All Blacks after previously representing the Māori All Blacks and All Blacks XV.
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan is expecting Stevenson to "light it up again next season".
"He has gained a lot of confidence through consistent performances, is a seasoned professional and has that X-factor quality. His vision and anticipation, speed and long kicking game help shape defences and create opportunities to attack."
Since debuting for the Chiefs in 2016, Stevenson has played 84 games for the side. He is a staple player in the team's gameday 23 and ran out for every match in the 2023 season.
North Harbour Rugby head of performance Alex King is thrilled to have Stevenson re-commit.
"His profile and presence in our community is one that a lot of aspiring young players see which inspires them to want to follow in his footsteps.
"We know Shaun has achieved the highest level, but we also know he has goals that remain unfulfilled."