Rugby: Rokocoko signs for another year

Rokocoko will play his 64th test tomorrow to move ahead of John Kirwan and Johah Lomu. Photo / Getty Images

The All Blacks most-capped winger, Joe Rokocoko, has extended his contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union through until the end of 2011.

The 27-year-old, 66-Test speedster has also re-signed with Auckland Rugby and will again feature for the Blues in next year's Super Rugby competition.

"I am really enjoying my rugby here at home and keen to continue playing throughout the rest of the year and into 2011," Rokocoko said. "It's obviously going to be a massive year for New Zealand rugby next year and I want to be part of it."

Rokocoko made his All Blacks debut as a 19-year-old in 2003 and became the most capped All Blacks wing earlier this year when he ran out for his 64th Test against Australia in Melbourne in August.

He also scored his 46th Test try in the All Blacks' 49-28 victory that night, becoming second-equal on the All Blacks Test try-scoring list.

"Joe is the ultimate professional, a favourite with the fans and in his eighth year of professional rugby continues to be an outstanding rugby player," said NZRU CEO Steve Tew.