Queensland Reds 2026

[Adam84]

To put this in rugby terms (and hopefully end this mess of a situation)- Adam, you took the ball into contact but were too high in the collision. Scrum called, feed to Nugget.

Is is now upto us, the collective, to push the same way, towards the uprights.

Let’s not engage in the backchat, let’s focus positively on the Reds. Enough.

I engaged Nugget on the topic, which part was unfair?
What are you doing?

 

[Box_Kick_]

Where to for the Reds in 2026?

 

[Tomthumb]

I mentioned that the Brumbs would be in the same boat as the Reds if they couldn’t get out of the semis. They had a better injury run and a better draw.
Although they seemed to match it with chiefs, they lost by 20 points just like the reds.
They should be judged the same as the reds.

Yeah I don't agree with this. Brumbies certainly deserve some criticism for 4 straight semi final losses, but they have been the only Aussie team that has been able to even compete with the Kiwi sides near the top of the table the last 5 years and were a couple of plays away from playing in 2 Finals. Reds haven't sniffed a semi final in that time

The Reds haven't really fired a shot in any big game in a long time, and that's an issue considering how talented the roster is and how highly thought of the coach is. Understand the injuries this year, but they still put a really talented team on the field that in my opinion didn't play anywhere near to their potential, much the same as the 2024 QF vs the Chiefs

2026 is a make or break year for the Reds IMO. It's year 3 for Les Kiss, they really need to make the leap otherwise it could feel like a wasted generation considering all the talent they have brought through at the same time

 

[Box_Kick_]

“Him going off completely changed the game”…. Hardly.

Rewatch the game you need to do, Yoda

 

[Strewthcobber]

2026 is a make or break year for the Reds IMO. It's year 3 for Les Kiss, they really need to make the leap otherwise it could feel like a wasted generation considering all the talent they have brought through at the same time

I don't think it really is - it's a bit of a free hit year. 2027 - no matter what they are getting a new coach. Most of the big players are on long term contracts beyond this.

 

[cyclopath]

Thanks but can we keep this Reds 2026 related?

You're the one who took it off topic.
You seem to be on a trolling exercise. Unless further posts convince me otherwise, you might have a short stay.

 

[cyclopath]

@cyclopath my main man takes care of that business.

I'm nobody's main man. Stop being a tool.

 

[Braveheart81]

I'm going to assume these guys are cyclopath's mates until he bans them to confirm they're not...

 

[Ignoto]

Are these guys the reason the site was down over the weekend!???

 

[cyclopath]

Blah blah blah.....


Cheers, RB OUT.

Indeed.

 

[Wilson]

Matt Gibbon has officially retired due to a career ending knee injury:

Queensland Reds prop Matt Gibbon announces retirement

Queensland Reds prop and Wallaby Matt Gibbon has announced his retirement from professional rugby following a serious knee injury sustained during pre-season that has ruled out any chance of a return to the field.



reds.rugby

 

[Ignoto]

Bloody hell, sickening injury he had. Sounds like a total knee replacement at the age of 30!

 

[Wilson]

Angelo Smith has signed with the Drua, so we'll have to look elsewhere for locks for next season.

 

[Sword of Justice]

Angelo Smith has signed with the Drua, so we'll have to look elsewhere for locks for next season.

He’ll score the match winning try against us in Suva when we rest our starters for the umpteenth time in a row.

 

[Major Tom]

Bugger. But good for the Drua I guess.

 

[Nuggetyflyhalf]

8 Reds in the Wallabies squad. 4 too many.

 

[Nuggetyflyhalf]

8 Reds in the Wallabies squad. 4 too many.

And before the haters get into me, I probably phrased this poorly. I think 4 Reds max in the starting side, no more. Wilson, Fraser, Fassler and Lynagh.

 

[Major Tom]

Nug you’ve gone too hard there.

 

[Box_Kick_]

For the life of me, I cannot understand why James O’Connor was overlooked for the squad

 

[Nuggetyflyhalf]

For the life of me, I cannot understand why James O’Connor was overlooked for the squad

The Reds should look at bringing JOC (James O'Connor) and Kerevi back. Instant improvement in 2026 if this happens.