Damian Sinclair McKenzie (born 20 April 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a First five-eighth or Fullback for the All Blacks, as well as the Chiefs in Super Rugby and Waikato in the Bunnings NPC.

2 days ago · Damian McKenzie has spoken publicly for the first time since it was announced that the talented back would be staying in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. The playmaker has signed a deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) which will keep him tied to the governing body until the end of 2029, which takes in that year’s British and Irish Lions tour.

THE VERSATILE and upbeat Damian McKenzie made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in 2016 as a 21 year-old. A player with many strings to his bow, McKenzie originally specialised at first five-eighth but was a stand-out in the New Zealand Under 20 team's campaign at the 2014 Junior World Championship, where he played at fullback.

Jul 19, 2023 · Ten things you should know about Damian McKenzie. 1. Damian McKenzie was born on 20 April 1995 in Invercargill, New Zealand. He stands at 5ft 9in (1.75m) and weighs 12st 11lbs (81kg). 2. He competes for the Chiefs and Waikato but has played for Tokyo Sungoliath. 3. McKenzie won his first cap for New Zealand in 2016 against Argentina.

Oct 30, 2024 · Former All Black Shane Howarth has boldly predicted that Damian McKenzie won’t start at first five-eighth against England this weekend. McKenzie wore the No. 10 jersey against Japan, but Howarth believes the playmaker has “probably” played himself out of another start.

Oct 26, 2024 · All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie faces a crucial test against Japan as he seeks to reclaim the fly-half jersey from Beauden Barrett. Will he rise to the occasion?

3 days ago · All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has penned a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, staying in New Zealand through to 2029. The 29-year-old started the first seven of Scott Robertson's matches in charge of the All Blacks last year, cementing his place as a regular feature in the matchday 23.

Mar 4, 2025 · Damian McKenzie boost for Scott Robertson as star playmaker returns from injury in new position for the Chiefs . Damian McKenzie has been ruled fit and will start at fly-half for the Chiefs in their Super Rugby Pacific derby with the Blues in Hamilton on Saturday.

2 days ago · Damian McKenzie has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato for a further four years through to 2029. The 61-Test All Blacks back said he was strongly committed to continuing his career in New Zealand and striving to achieve his goals with the Chiefs and All Blacks ...

3 days ago · New Zealand's Damian McKenzie during the Autumn Nations Series 2025 match between England and New Zealand All Blacks at Allianz Stadium on November 2, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) McKenzie has also re-committed to the Chiefs, the only Super Rugby ...