Source: Radio New Zealand
Maama Vaipulu is one of three Blues players to secure three year contracts. photosport
In a first for Super Rugby Aupiki, a trio of players have been signed to long-term contracts.
Blues players Tara Turner, Maama Vaipulu, and Jaymie Kolose have all signed on with the franchise through to the end of the 2028.
All three debuted together in 2023 and have since been called up for national duties.
Blues head coach Willie Walker said the signings represent a defining moment for the programme.
“This is huge for our club and for women’s rugby in Aotearoa. Securing Tara, Maama, and Jaymie for the next three years gives us a strong core to build around. These are players who not only perform at the highest level but drive standards every day,” Walker said.
Turner is the most recent name to earn a black jersey, named in Whitney Hansen’s first squad of the year while Vaipulu made her Black Ferns debut in 2024, Kolose having represented the Black Ferns Sevens last year.
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