Hurricanes Poua loose forward Layla Sae has sustained an ACL injury while on a playing sabbatical in England.
She is expected to be unavailable for the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season.
New Zealand Rugby had earlier confirmed Sae will be unavailable for the Black Ferns during next year’s Pacific Four Series in April.
“Layla’s injury is a massive loss to the Hurricanes club. Her energy, relentlessness, humility, and openness have been – and continue to be – a cornerstone of the Poua,” Hurricanes Poua head coach Hayden Triggs said.
“Layla’s contribution and fight for the Poua in the past have been a driver for the changes the club and the team are hoping to build on in Super Rugby Aupiki 2026.
“The club will support her rehab and provide everything she needs to come back the dominant force she aims to be. She will continue to play a big part in our 2026 campaign in a support capacity, which will help the club achieve our goals next year.”
The Hurricanes Poua will announce the full squad for next season in due course.
