Born in Lower Hutt, Umaga-Jensen started playing rugby at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club when he was just five years old.
An exciting young midfielder, Umaga-Jensen first debuted for the Hurricanes against the Reds in 2018, impressing everyone with his first performance.
Umaga-Jensen then suffered a shoulder injury for Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup and had to rehab for the 2019 Super Rugby season. He went on to make an impact for the Hurricanes in the 2020 Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa season.
He went to play 54 times, with his 50th appearance coming against the Crusaders in round 9 this year (2025).
Highlights included a double in his 50th appearance and, more recently, 2 tries against Moana Pasifika, which included a 50-meter slice and dice solo effort.
Umaga-Jensen made his All Black debut at the age of 22, coming off the bench against the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup Test of the year at Eden Park on October 18. He also featured 68 times for Wellington.
Peter departs for a new challenge and adventure in Japan.
Peter said, “I started here as a young fella chasing a dream, and it’s been an incredible ride ever since.
I've made memories that will stay with me forever and built lifelong friendships that I’ll always treasure.
One day, I hope I’ll be sitting down with all the boys, sharing a beer and a laugh as we look back on everything we experienced together.
Thank you to the Hurricanes for giving a Wainui kid the chance to live out his dream. Until next time.”
Hurricanes Coach Clark Laidlaw said, “ He played 54 games for the Hurricanes, which is a great achievement
Local boy, local family - representing his club Wainuiomata, with great distinction.
This year, he really stepped up and played some of his best rugby in a Hurricanes jersey
Everyone at the club wishes him all the best, and we look forward to keeping in touch and welcoming him back to the club whenever he’s back in Wellington.
It’s a great opportunity for his family to experience a new lifestyle and a different rugby journey.
We are going to miss him. He’s made a huge contribution to the team.
