ACT Brumbies 2026

[griffins]

Just had a look at the highlights of Taranaki vs. Northland. Lachlan Hooper looks massive, had to do a double take at him to check if he wasn't already bigger than his brother.

Not sure who was around him but he'd be 10kg lighter and a few cm shorter than Tom...

 

[Merrow]

 

[Brumby Runner]

Congratulations to all award winners. Lington Ieli unsung rookie of the year?

 

[whitefalcon]

The Brums just farewelled

Jack Deb
Harrison Goddard
Lachy Hooper
Tom Hooper
Ben O'Donnell
Harry Vella

on socials

Harry Vella and Harrison Goddard were a surprise

 

[Brumby Runner]

Goddard has been very good value in recent years. I have no doubt Thorn can step up, but who's next?

Vella perhaps understandable if Schoupp looks like coming good injury-wise. Slipper, Schoupp, Ieli is a strong LHP roster.

Sorry to see both Hoopers gone. Lachie leaving probably means Tom coming back is less likely.

 

[Slim 293]

It's a shame to see L Hooper go before he had an opportunity to play, although understandable with the backrow stocks if Cale can stay fit...

Unfortunately it might not guarantee his brother coming back if he chooses to return home in a couple of years.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Goddard has been very good value in recent years. I have no doubt Thorn can step up, but who's next?

Vella perhaps understandable if Schoupp looks like coming good injury-wise. Slipper, Schoupp, Ieli is a strong LHP roster.

Sorry to see both Hoopers gone. Lachie leaving probably means Tom coming back is less likely.

Have to think they'll be going after that young Reds half then, they're not exactly short of depth in that position.

 

[Major Tom]

It's a shame to see L Hooper go before he had an opportunity to play, although understandable with the backrow stocks if Cale can stay fit...

Unfortunately it might not guarantee his brother coming back if he chooses to return home in a couple of years.

What's the go with L Hooper? not good enough or going elsewhere?

 

[WoodysRFC]

It's a shame to see L Hooper go before he had an opportunity to play, although understandable with the backrow stocks if Cale can stay fit...

Unfortunately it might not guarantee his brother coming back if he chooses to return home in a couple of years.

Assume this is an acknowledgement that they see the Langi as the future at six.

 

[WoodysRFC]

What's the go with L Hooper? not good enough or going elsewhere?

Heard Blues and Highlanders are watching him closely this season.

 

[Major Tom]

It's a shame to see L Hooper go before he had an opportunity to play, although understandable with the backrow stocks if Cale can stay fit...

Unfortunately it might not guarantee his brother coming back if he chooses to return home in a couple of years.

Tom will come straight back into the brumbs.

 

[Slim 293]

Tom will come straight back into the brumbs.

If he chooses to come back to the Brumbies, that is...

 

[whitefalcon]

If he chooses to come back to the Brumbies, that is...

He's definitely indicated he is only going overseas temporarily. I suspect he will come back to the Brums but there is obviously a few moving pieces to that

 

[Slim 293]

He's definitely indicated he is only going overseas temporarily. I suspect he will come back to the Brums but there is obviously a few moving pieces to that

He's obviously not locked in to coming back, so hopefully that's the case...

 

[RebelYell]

He's definitely indicated he is only going overseas temporarily. I suspect he will come back to the Brums but there is obviously a few moving pieces to that

I wouldn't be surprised if RA pushed him to the Tahs

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Great day for ACT Rugby with Ryan Lonergan finally getting an opportunity under Schmidt. Has played 9 matches for Australia A since 2022.
Has been in many squads up to this point:

1} 2021 Wallabies July Squad vs France
2} 2021 Wallabies Rugby Championship Squad.
3} 2022 Wallabies April Gold Coast Squad.
4} 2023 Wallabies April Gold Coast Squad.
5} 2023 Wallabies Rugby Championship Squad.

Has been so close to a cap for the past 5 international seasons, and yet has stuck around in Australia playing great rugby for the Brumbies and has worked his arse off to get a shot this year at a gold jersey. 93 matches for the Brumbies since 2018, bided his time behind Joe Powell and then Nic White down at the Brumbies, and now owns the 9 jersey for the Brums and now hopefully for the Wallabies. Fully deserved call-up and hopefully he kills it when he gets the chance.

 

[Major Tom]

I wouldn't be surprised if RA pushed him to the Tahs.

I would. They have Talataina and Samu there with Doyle will coming through. They probably get Gleeson back when he’s done he stint in France.

 

[Hogie]

Curious about what happened with Lachlan Hooper. He looked like a player with serious potential, so it’s surprising to see he’s been let go. Haven’t seen any updates on where he’s heading either. Was the hype overblown, or is he still one to watch?

 

[Homer]

L Hooper looked a bit undersized for 6 or 8 and they have two strong 7's already.

 

[Major Tom]

L Hooper looked a bit undersized for 6 or 8 and they have two strong 7's already.

He's not as big as his brother but looked the perfect size for 6,7 or 8.
At 21 he'll surely fill out more. They must really rate El Langi.