Honey Kerslake Signs with Exeter Chiefs | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Honey Kerslake, 18, daughter of legendary All Blacks star Jerry Collins, has signed her first professional rugby contract with Exeter Chiefs Women’s for the 2026-27 season. Already a standout back-rower, she captained England Under-18s and played for the Under-20s—making her one of the youngest elite players in the game. Inspired by her late father’s legacy and supported by her family in New Zealand, Honey’s journey has been both personal and powerful. Exeter’s coaching staff, who’ve watched her rise through their college pathway program, call her an exceptional talent—so much so that she was…