# Hurricanes rugby squad developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hurricanes-rugby-squad-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-03T00:20:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Hurricanes rugby franchise has announced several additions to their squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

In late August 2026, the club appointed Roger Randle as an assistant coach. Randle, who previously played for the Wellington-based franchise, will oversee the club’s attacking portfolio after an eight-year tenure with the Chiefs.

Following this appointment, the Hurricanes signed loose forward and lock Oliver Haig. Haig joins the team from the Highlanders, bringing experience from the New Zealand U20 team and the All Blacks XV.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Hurricanes sign Oliver Haig for 2027 season

The Hurricanes have signed loose forward Oliver Haig from the Highlanders for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hurricanes-sign-oliver-haig-for-2027-season

### 2026-08-31: Hurricanes appoint Roger Randle as assistant coach

Roger Randle will join the Hurricanes as an assistant coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, bringing extensive attacking expertise from his eight years with the Chiefs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hurricanes-appoint-roger-randle-as-assistant-coach

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