Queensland Reds 2026

[PhilClinton]

Has there been any official or unofficial word that HMP is happy to stay at the Reds in 2026?

 

[Major Tom]

Has there been any official or unofficial word that HMP is happy to stay at the Reds in 2026?

Kiss seemed to suggest he was fine with it. For now.

 

[PhilClinton]

Kiss seemed to suggest he was fine with it. For now.

Itll be interesting if Kiss has a different opinion about him finding more playing time elsewhere once SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) season 2026 is over.

 

[Major Tom]

Itll be interesting if Kiss has a different opinion about him finding more playing time elsewhere once SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) (Super Rugby Pacific) season 2026 is over.

Gotta remember he’s 21 with 19 reds appearances. While he may not get the main gig next year he’ll still be able to develop and learn with both lynagh and Gordon there. Would love to see him loaned to Benetton or the wild knights but by 2027 he should definitely be ready to run a backline and reds won’t be able to keep with Mackay coming through. Unless lynagh doesn’t work out but can’t see that happening.

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Tough pill to swallow for Queensland of course, but for the betterment of the pro game in Aus he should be moving elsewhere (probably Tahs). He is far too good to be a third or fourth-string flyhalf, he needs gametime at his age and the obvious destination is the Tahs. Reds are sorted with the other 3 internationals, he should be shifted elsewhere.

 

[Major Tom]

Tough pill to swallow for Queensland of course, but for the betterment of the pro game in Aus he should be moving elsewhere (probably Tahs). He is far too good to be a third or fourth-string flyhalf, he needs gametime at his age and the obvious destination is the Tahs. Reds are sorted with the other 3 internationals, he should be shifted elsewhere.

Yeah agreed. At least on top of his 19 games he’s also had a couple of Aus XV opportunities. We should start seeing some real growth.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Been a while since I've check in of this forum, but I can't believe the Reds signed Volavola. Is it actually official, as in have the Reds themselves announced it?

I've never rated him and don't think he offers anything to the squad, especially with the Gordon signing.

Reds haven't announced but given apparently Carter Gordon happened very fast, I expect it was in play before Carter happened.

RR nailed it I suspect.

I don't think in the overall scheme of it all Volavola would have cost a heap. Mostly sitting on the bench for Leicester, may have liked the idea of moving back to Australia. If a couple injuries happen for the Reds he's about as good as any team could hope for in an emergency 10.

 

[Wilson]

RR nailed it I suspect.

I don't think in the overall scheme of it all Volavola would have cost a heap. Mostly sitting on the bench for Leicester, may have liked the idea of moving back to Australia. If a couple injuries happen for the Reds he's about as good as any team could hope for in an emergency 10.

Was already released by Leicster even, so he was likely out there proactively looking for a gig with nothing otherwise sorted or considering retirement. Should be a good guy to have on the training paddock around a bunch of young 10s

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah I like the idea of guys like Volavola and Jack Deb still bouncing around while we have a heaps of 10s in their toddler era of pro rugby. Been there done that, you'll be right is useful for young minds that can be racing.

 

[Red Runner]

anyone have insight on Liam Wright? Must be done surely?

Unless we see a lazarus like selection today