“It was a bit of a no-brainer for me and my family. We’ve got our family roots planted where we are, so it’s nice to have that security for the next couple of seasons.“
Carter’s rise has been one of the more rapid in recent years, making the successful switch from the All Blacks Sevens to focus on the 15-a-side game. He scored nine tries in his first Super Rugby Pacific season with the Chiefs and was named the club’s Rookie of the Year in 2025 before earning test selection.
“I don’t want to play for another club, so it was a pretty easy decision,” Carter said.
“It’s a club I grew up wanting to play for and a dream come true, so I’m excited to put pen to paper early doors and really looking forward to what’s ahead.”
The Chiefs kick off their 2026 Super Rugby campaign against the Blues in Auckland in what will be Jono Gibbes’ first match in charge of the side following the departure of Clayton McMillan.
date: 2026-02-09 18:43:00
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