$13m Man Delivers Kiwis Masterclass
Dylan Brown gave his halves partner Kieran Foran a perfect retirement gift by leading New Zealand to a thrilling comeback victory over Samoa in the Pacific Championships final. Brown's dominant performance strengthened his Golden Boot credentials and inspired the Kiwis' powerful second-half surge.
Samoa started strong, scoring the first two tries at CommBank Stadium in front of a lively crowd. However, Brown and New Zealand’s bench players turned the match around as the Kiwis stormed to a 36-14 victory.
The Kiwis controlled 67% of possession in the second half, overpowering fatigued Samoan defenders who ran out of steam in their final game of 2025.
- Brown made 169 metres, delivered three try assists, broke nine tackles, and executed five offloads.
- Knights fans are eager to see what Brown will achieve in 2026 after signing a record-breaking deal.
Early in the second half, Brown broke through to set up former teammate Isaiah Papali’i. He later helped put New Zealand ahead by more than two scores by linking with try-scorer Casey McLean.
“Dylan Brown delivered halves partner Kieran Foran the perfect retirement gift with another dominant display to lead his side to an epic comeback win over Samoa.”
Author’s summary: Dylan Brown’s outstanding performance powered New Zealand’s comeback win and showcased his rising impact ahead of a major 2026 season with the Knights.
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