Queensland Reds 2026

[Trev]

yeah better suited to 7s
Playing wing was a disservice for his Super Rugby ambitions. If he wanted to play Super Rugby he needed to stick at halfback.

Any word of how Werchon is going in Italy?

 

[Adam84]

Ben Volavola confirmed by the Reds for a 1 year contract

It's been a few weeks since the article was published in the Courier Mail about the signing. In that time, Carter Gordona was released & signed. Maybe the QRU were investigating whether they had an out of the Volavola contract and have accepted they dont.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Any word of how Werchon is going in Italy?

3/4 starts for Benetton is probably as good as you can hope for after just turning up to the side. Way better than running Broncos at Ballymore for his Rugby. He's 23 now so needs to show the game performance. There's no waiting for physical development now.

 

[JRugby2]

He's the next Jude Gibbs

This has got to be it - I reckon they're looking at both Gordon and Lynagh as big injury risks throughout the season, and wanting a steady (but cheap) hand to be able to call upon if needed.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

It's been a few weeks since the article was published in the Courier Mail about the signing. In that time, Carter Gordona was released & signed. Maybe the QRU were investigating whether they had an out of the Volavola contract and have accepted they dont.

Probably same for Ben.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

yeah better suited to 7s
Playing wing was a disservice for his Super Rugby ambitions. If he wanted to play Super Rugby he needed to stick at halfback.

Wonder if they can readjust his attitude. Bloke carries on like an absolute tool on the field.

 

[Major Tom]

Wonder if they can readjust his attitude. Bloke carries on like an absolute tool on the field.

Does he?
Once a halfback, always a halfback.

 

[Red Runner]

Wonder if they can readjust his attitude. Bloke carries on like an absolute tool on the field.

Cartwright does? I don't recall ever seeing that.

 

[PhilClinton]

Probably same for Ben.

Nah - I reckon once Benny saw the Carter Gordon news, he quickly called his manager to ensure the contract was airtight and locked in.

He's being paid 3rd string salary to be the 4th string flyhalf, train at the gym and play club rugby all year. It's a great deal for a bloke on the back end of his career.