Queensland Reds 2026

[Adam84]

Valid point.

Where the spots of Smith, Blyth filled? I see it lists Armistead as an IN, but he's on a development deal right?

If Wright has the potential to return I think he's worth the effort with how Brial took a step forward last season and Bryant looked really strong in the 24 season. There's a bit of flex there.

The team list below from page 1 is accurate as far as what has been officially announced/reported

In celebration of the Reds winning the 2025 Super Rugby Championship(prematurely), i've created this thread to track re-signings. And I got sick of providing/tracking running updates in the 2025 thread, it'll be easier to just pin this for the 2026 season, given the number of players re-signed.

---

Queensland Reds 2026
Les Kiss - Head Coach (2026)
Brad Davis - defence and backs (2026)
Jonathan Fisher - breakdown and forward skills (2026)
Zane Hilton - set piece forward (2026)
Dale Roberson - academy (2026)

Hookers:
Matt Faessler - 2027
Josh Nasser - 2026
Richie Asiata - 2026

Props:
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen - 2026
George Blake - 2026
Zane Nonggorr - 2026
Aidan Ross - 2027
Massimo Du Lutis - 2026

Locks:
Joshu Canham - 2026
Lukhan Salaka-Loto - 2028

Backrow:
Fraser McReight - 2028
Seru Uru - 2026
Harry Wilson - 2029
Joe Brial - 2026
John Bryant - 2026

Scrumhalf:
Tate McDermott - 2027
Louis Werchon - 2026
Kalani Thomas - 2027

Flyhalf:
Tom Lynagh - 2026
Carter Gordon - 2028
Ben Volavola - 2026

Centres:
Hunter Paisami - 2026
Joshu Flook - 2026
Dre Pakeho - 2026

Wings:
Heremaia Murray - 2026
Filipo Daugunu - 2027
Tim Ryan - 2026

Fullback:
Jock Campbell - 2026


Academy
Treyvon Pritchard - 2027 (Wing/Centre/Fly-Half)
Nick Conway - 2027 (Wing)
Taione Taka - 2027 (Centre)
Finn McKay - 2027 (Fly-Half)
Will Ross - 2027 (Lock)
Bennett Armistead 2028 (Lock)
Kingsly Uys - 2027 (Prop)
Levi Slater 2027(Prop)

---

Unsigned
Max Craig - 2025?
Will McCulloch - 2025?
Lachlan Anderson - 2025
Isaac Henry - ?
Frankie Goldsbrough - ?
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips - 2025 (Rumoured to have re-signed but not confirmed)
Liam Wright - 2025
Connor Vest - 2025
Sef Fa'agase - 2025
Alex Hodgman - 2025
Trevor King - 2025?
Tom Robinson (flanker) -Academy?

---

Rumoured Gone:
Alex Hodgman - Medical

---

Confirmed Gone:
Ryan Smith - Ospreys
Angus Blyth - Waratahs
Jude Gibbs -Japan
Mason Gordon - Medically retired - concussion
Matt Gibbon - Medically retired - knee

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

havent seem Smith in an Osprey lineup yet. Anyone seem any mention of him??

Nothing. Only mention of him on their website is his signing announcement in April as well.

Nice hearing that Simmo was the strongest scrummager that Slipper's ever had. Thought he was going to say Skelton.

Bit sad though that all Slipper's responses to best people to have a beer with or room with on tour are Reds from yesteryear like Higgers, Gill and McMahon. The man has been forced to play with Gen Z kids on tiktok whilst he yearns for the fellas.

Not too surprising. Different cohorts. Guys worried about their whoop bands and calories in this seltzer.

 

[Adam84]

Throwback to another era when Reds had a few fly-halfs on their books(Mack Mason, Sam Green, Jake McIntyre) ... lets hope this one turns out better. Sam Greene likely to play against Wallabies this weekend.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Throwback to another era when Reds had a few fly-halfs on their books(Mack Mason, Sam Green, Jake McIntyre) ... lets hope this one turns out better. Sam Greene likely to play against Wallabies this weekend.
View attachment 23522

All three signed elsewhere within 18 months of this photo

 

[Major Tom]

None of them have really kicked on that much. And all are basically the same size player.
HMP (5'10, 87kg) and Lynagh (5'10, 83kg)
Carter (6'2 93kg) and Mack (6'2, 84kg)
I like that all our 10's have something different about them.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Throwback to another era when Reds had a few fly-halfs on their books(Mack Mason, Sam Green, Jake McIntyre) ... lets hope this one turns out better. Sam Greene likely to play against Wallabies this weekend.
View attachment 23522

Looks like they're about to hit you with the worst lyrics possible followed by an unnecessarily intricate dance routine.

 

[Major Tom]

The team list below from page 1 is accurate as far as what has been officially announced/reported

I think the fact we've only got 1 fullback on the books might be why the Reds will be keen to have the 4 playmakers on the books. could easily see HMP spending time there.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Murray got 7 starts at Fullback last year.

First couple weren't great but he started looking quite threatening toward the back end of the year. He's more capable of it then the Flyhalves IMO.

 

[Major Tom]

Murray got 7 starts at Fullback last year.

First couple weren't great but he started looking quite threatening toward the back end of the year. He's more capable of it then the Flyhalves IMO.

He's pretty handy on the wing though. There will be a few guys that can get a run there McCulloch and Conway could be tested there. Will the Reds re-sign Campbell for 27?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Anderson deserves a spot and Ryan will be a lot better for them sticking with him last year. Good place to bring through some of the young guys like Conway.