ACT Brumbies 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Don't know if he's had enough of that sweet sweet yen though. RA would have to come to the party you'd think and unless Kiss has high regard on him for the Wallabies through to 27 it's unlikely.

Would be a great option though.

 

[Wilson]

While I'm on board with trying to sign Lancaster regardless, if Wright is out for most or all of the season as expected, we could always see what Tom Banks is up to? Perhaps he's had enough of sushi and efficient public transport, and is ready to come home.

Banks recently signed with Montpellier through 2027.

 

[Major Tom]

Maybe. Could do a lot worse but it's the 15 that's the problem. Wilcox has history in the position but no Super Rugby experience. I know Toole is such a weapon on the Wing but there's also something exciting about him with more space and he has time there in the JID right?

Muirhead is the safe option right now but he's limited and no doubt a game plan change. Is Edmed an option with Meredith at 10...

Pritchard has the aerial ability. Minimal super experience though.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I reckon it will be Meredith at 15 if Wright is out, but I had been really looking forward to seeing him get time starting at 10. Sapsford might be an option. Not sure if he's played there before, but he is a proven Super Rugby level player and seemingly has the smarts to play any spot in the backline outside 10. Longer term I wonder if Chase Oates might make a go of 15. Still U19 this year but is showing good form at 10 in JID Cup and looks to have the ability both defensively and attacking-wise to play 15 if required.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Harry Wilson who is back in Australia from Wales and playing for Easts in the SS is an option out there. Most of his Super Rugby has been at 13 but he has a fair bit of experience at 15.

 

[Major Tom]

I reckon it will be Meredith at 15 if Wright is out, but I had been really looking forward to seeing him get time starting at 10. Sapsford might be an option. Not sure if he's played there before, but he is a proven Super Rugby level player and seemingly has the smarts to play any spot in the backline outside 10. Longer term I wonder if Chase Oates might make a go of 15. Still U19 this year but is showing good form at 10 in JID Cup and looks to have the ability both defensively and attacking-wise to play 15 if required.

Good thing we've got Super AU to trial out some players.

 

[Uh huh]

Harry Wilson who is back in Australia from Wales and playing for Easts in the SS is an option out there. Most of his Super Rugby has been at 13 but he has a fair bit of experience at 15.

Did you mean Harry Wilson? Or Will Harrison? Or Will Harris? Or Will Miller? Or Mill Willer? Or Adam Willace-Harrison?

Honestly I make fun of Afrikaners for only having like nine different names to make combinations out of, but Aussie whites seriously need to lift our game

 

[Major Tom]

Did you mean Harry Wilson? Or Will Harrison? Or Will Harris? Or Will Miller? Or Mill Willer? Or Adam Willace-Harrison?

Honestly I make fun of Afrikaners for only having like nine different names to make combinations out of, but Aussie whites seriously need to lift our game.

Harry Wilson's (QLD Reds) brother is Will Wilson which is absolutely crazy to me.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Good thing we've got Super AU to trial out some players.

That's the hope. I fully expect Wilcox to get first go at 15 in SRAus, but I have reservations about his capability at Super Rugby level. That's why I think Meredith will fill in for Wright in SR26. He did join the Brumbies as a No 15 but has developed in the 10 role down here.

 

[Wilson]

Harry Wilson's (QLD Reds) brother is Will Wilson which is absolutely crazy to me.

The existence of a Will Wilson implies the existence of Harry Harrison...

 

[Major Tom]

The existence of a Will Wilson implies the existence of Harry Harrison...

I've met at least 1 Thomas Thompson.

 

[Uh huh]

Harry Wilson's (QLD Reds) brother is Will Wilson which is absolutely crazy to me.

Not enough is said about Harry Wilson's name actually being Harrison Wilson.

Sounds more like an accounting firm than a human child.

 

[Red Runner]

I've met at least 1 Thomas Thompson.

 

[upthereds#!]

Maybe. Could do a lot worse but it's the 15 that's the problem. Wilcox has history in the position but no Super Rugby experience. I know Toole is such a weapon on the Wing but there's also something exciting about him with more space and he has time there in the JID right?

Muirhead is the safe option right now but he's limited and no doubt a game plan change. Is Edmed an option with Meredith at 10...

Meredith originally listed as a 15.

 

[Caputo]

Maybe Brody McLaren might want to venture south for a team with an opening. Recycling is my least favoured option.

 

[Wilson]

McPherson signed to the main squad for 26 and 27

Macpherson signs on with Brumbies until end of 2027

www.rugby.com.au

Not really sure how this differs from last years announcement, but it's at least a clear indication he's very much in the frame for next year.

 

[Major Tom]

McPherson signed to the main squad for 26 and 27

Macpherson signs on with Brumbies until end of 2027

www.rugby.com.au

Not really sure how this differs from last years announcement, but it's at least a clear indication he's very much in the frame for next year.

He's gone ahead of Charlie Cale with this news.

 

[rugbyAU]

Wright is out for the entire Super Rugby season next year

 

[Brumby Runner]

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies: 2026 Super Rugby Pacific draw:

Round 1: Saturday 14 February, Western Force vs ACT Brumbies, HBF Park, Perth (kick-off: 7.35pm AEDT)
Round 2: Sunday 22 February, Crusaders vs ACT Brumbies, Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (kick-off 1.35pm AEDT)
Round 3: Saturday 28 February, ACT Brumbies vs Blues, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm)
Round 4: Saturday 7 March, ACT Brumbies vs Reds, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm)
Round 5: Saturday 14 March, Fijian Drua vs ACT Brumbies, 4R Electrical Govind Park, Ba (kick-off 2.35pm AEDT)
Round 6: Friday 20 March, ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm AEDT)
Round 7: Friday 27 March, ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm AEDT)
Round 8: BYE
Round 9: Friday 10 April, Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies, Forsyth Barr, Dunedin, (kick-off 5.05pm AEST)
Round 10: Saturday 18 April, ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm AEST)
Round 11: Saturday 25 April, Hurricanes vs ACT Brumbies, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch (kick-FF (Folau Fainga'a) TBC)
Round 12: Saturday 2 May, Reds vs ACT Brumbies, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (kick-off 7.35pm AEST)
Round 13: Saturday 9 May, ACT Brumbies vs Western Force, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 7.35pm AEST)
Round 14: BYE
Round 15: Friday 22 May, Waratahs vs ACT Brumbies, Allianz Stadium, Sydney (kick-off 7.35pm AEST)
Round 16: Saturday 30 May, ACT Brumbies vs Moana Pasifika, GIO Stadium, Canberra (kick-off 2.35pm AEST)

Perth in week 1 and then Christchurch in week 2. Not the best travel schedule to start with.

Back to Christchurch in Round 11 for the game against the Hurricanes. ANZAC Day game, part of the Super Round.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Good Bye timings though in the scheme of playing finals.

Last 4 rounds including the Bye are local as well with only Sydney in there.