Luke Jacobson commits to Gallagher Chiefs until 2025

Dominant loose forward Luke Jacobson has extended his contract with the Gallagher Chiefs, Waikato Rugby, and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025.

The 18-test All Black was a consistent starter for the Gallagher Chiefs this year and a key element of their outstanding DHL Super Rugby Pacific performances. He consequently went on to be named in the All Blacks squad to travel to France.

Gallagher Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan is delighted to have Jacobson sticking around for another two seasons.

“Luke is an outstanding player; he’s a workhorse, a consistent performer and considered a real warrior within our group. Luke leads by example both on and off the field. He isnt one to waste words and prefers to let his actions speak for themself. In the absence of some senior players who have moved on, I have no doubt Luke will play an integral part providing the leadership and guidance our younger players will be looking for”.

Jacobson has impressed throughout his career, playing for the New Zealand U20s team twice and captaining them in his second season to win the 2017 U20 World Championship title. This aptitude for leadership has seen him pull on the Gallagher Chiefs captain’s armband on multiple occasions.

Waikato Rugby head coach Ross Filipo is excited about Luke extending his career with Waikato. “He is a great man and a great leader who continues to make huge contributions on and off the field and always represents the region with pride.”

Speaking on his signing Jacobson said: “I’m stoked to signing on with the Chiefs, Waikato Rugby, and NZR for another two years. I love representing these teams and am very proud to be able to call myself a Waikato/Chiefs man and also and All Black. I’m hungry to succeed with these teams and tick off a few unticked boxes.”

The 2024 Gallagher Chiefs squad will be named later this year ahead of assembling for pre-season training.