All Blacks captain Sam Cane's baby bliss - 'WE'RE SO IN LOVE!'

The rugby star and his wife Harriet introduce their beautiful bundle of joy

- Sophie Neville

HUDSON GEORGE CANE

Born 4 May 2022

Weight 3.9kg

As far as achievements go, All Blacks hero Sam Cane has notched up a few. World Cup glory, Super Rugby wins and the privilege of captaining our national team... But it all pales in comparison to where he finds himself now – at home in rural Waikato with his wife Harriet and their gorgeous seven-week-old son Hudson George in his arms.

“Becoming a dad is absolutely the most amazing thing that’s ever happened,” beams Sam as he introduces his beautiful baby boy to Woman’s Day. “Of all my rugby achievements and everything we’ve done together as a couple, nothing beats this.”

It’s been a big month for the Chiefs star, who was thrilled to be named as All Blacks captain for the upcoming Ireland series. But today he’s focused only on Hudson, who was born at 9.35pm on Wednesday the 4th of May in a whirlwind of tears, joy and relief. In fact, after a day of intense labour, it was Sam who helped Harriet deliver their healthy 3.9kg baby – something he’ll never forget.

Grinning, Sam recalls, “The midwife could see things were going smoothly, so she stepped aside to take photos as I guided him out and up onto Harriet’s chest. It was just incredible.”