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The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight
James Slipper is set to become the most capped Super Rugby player and the second Australian to have played in two British and Irish Lions series after the Wallabies prop signed a contract extension. The ACT Brumbies stalwart inked a new one-year deal to stay in Canberra for an eighth year and his 16th Super season after making his debut with Queensland back in 2010. The most capped Australian in the competition, Slipper has made 195 appearances, seven short of fellow prop Wyatt Crockett, who played for the Crusaders from 2006-2018. Starting in 11 of his 12 matches for the Brumbies this season, the 35-year-old said it was easy to convince him to stay on for another year. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," the Gold Coast-born veteran said in a statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. "I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." Slipper also made his Test debut in 2010, aged 21, and has become a key cog in the Wallabies forward pack with his ability to play both sides of the scrum. He became the most-capped Wallaby last September in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Sydney, eclipsing fellow Brumbies legend George Gregan. A certainty for selection next month, Slipper is set to become the second Wallaby in the modern era to face the touring Lions twice, with the series 12 years apart. Only Brumbies flanker George Smith has achieved the feat, turning out for the 2001 and 2013 Lions tours. Fellow Wallabies veteran James O'Connor, currently playing for the Crusaders and who face the Brumbies on Friday night, is also hopeful of earning another Lions call-up. Meanwhile, Queensland have re-signed young centre Josh Flook until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old, who made his Wallabies debut last year, has had a tough Super campaign after injuring his hamstring in round two. He's set to return for the final round of the regular season with the fifth-placed Reds hosting Fijian Drua, adding to his 55-game tally. James Slipper is set to become the most capped Super Rugby player and the second Australian to have played in two British and Irish Lions series after the Wallabies prop signed a contract extension. The ACT Brumbies stalwart inked a new one-year deal to stay in Canberra for an eighth year and his 16th Super season after making his debut with Queensland back in 2010. The most capped Australian in the competition, Slipper has made 195 appearances, seven short of fellow prop Wyatt Crockett, who played for the Crusaders from 2006-2018. Starting in 11 of his 12 matches for the Brumbies this season, the 35-year-old said it was easy to convince him to stay on for another year. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," the Gold Coast-born veteran said in a statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. "I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." Slipper also made his Test debut in 2010, aged 21, and has become a key cog in the Wallabies forward pack with his ability to play both sides of the scrum. He became the most-capped Wallaby last September in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Sydney, eclipsing fellow Brumbies legend George Gregan. A certainty for selection next month, Slipper is set to become the second Wallaby in the modern era to face the touring Lions twice, with the series 12 years apart. Only Brumbies flanker George Smith has achieved the feat, turning out for the 2001 and 2013 Lions tours. Fellow Wallabies veteran James O'Connor, currently playing for the Crusaders and who face the Brumbies on Friday night, is also hopeful of earning another Lions call-up. Meanwhile, Queensland have re-signed young centre Josh Flook until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old, who made his Wallabies debut last year, has had a tough Super campaign after injuring his hamstring in round two. He's set to return for the final round of the regular season with the fifth-placed Reds hosting Fijian Drua, adding to his 55-game tally. James Slipper is set to become the most capped Super Rugby player and the second Australian to have played in two British and Irish Lions series after the Wallabies prop signed a contract extension. The ACT Brumbies stalwart inked a new one-year deal to stay in Canberra for an eighth year and his 16th Super season after making his debut with Queensland back in 2010. The most capped Australian in the competition, Slipper has made 195 appearances, seven short of fellow prop Wyatt Crockett, who played for the Crusaders from 2006-2018. Starting in 11 of his 12 matches for the Brumbies this season, the 35-year-old said it was easy to convince him to stay on for another year. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," the Gold Coast-born veteran said in a statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. "I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." Slipper also made his Test debut in 2010, aged 21, and has become a key cog in the Wallabies forward pack with his ability to play both sides of the scrum. He became the most-capped Wallaby last September in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Sydney, eclipsing fellow Brumbies legend George Gregan. A certainty for selection next month, Slipper is set to become the second Wallaby in the modern era to face the touring Lions twice, with the series 12 years apart. Only Brumbies flanker George Smith has achieved the feat, turning out for the 2001 and 2013 Lions tours. Fellow Wallabies veteran James O'Connor, currently playing for the Crusaders and who face the Brumbies on Friday night, is also hopeful of earning another Lions call-up. Meanwhile, Queensland have re-signed young centre Josh Flook until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old, who made his Wallabies debut last year, has had a tough Super campaign after injuring his hamstring in round two. He's set to return for the final round of the regular season with the fifth-placed Reds hosting Fijian Drua, adding to his 55-game tally.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Evergreen prop Slipper signs on for another year in Super Rugby
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's James Slipper during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies prop James Slipper has signed a one-year contract extension with the ACT Brumbies that is likely to see him become the most-capped Super Rugby player in the competition's history. The 35-year-old loosehead, who is already the most capped Australian test player with 143 caps, has played 195 Super Rugby matches since making his debut for the Queensland Reds in 2010. That leaves him seven appearances short of the existing record held by All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett, a mark he is likely to surpass next season. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," Slipper said in a press statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." The Brumbies take on the Canterbury Crusaders in the final round of the Super Rugby season in Canberra on Friday looking to lock up a top-two spot in the standings and home advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs. "Slipps is the ultimate professional, with an incredible work ethic. He is a world-class player who continues to deliver for us season after season," Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said. "He has taken his form to another level this campaign, he has been outstanding. His set-piece, defence, carrying and leadership have proved important for the team." Slipper's versatility in being able to play on both sides of the front row means he is also very much in the frame to play in the test series against the British & Irish Lions in July and August. He played all three Lions tests off the bench in 2013 and is one of a small number of Wallabies veterans hoping to match George Smith (2001 and 2013) by taking on the tourists in two separate series. (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Peter Rutherford)
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight
James Slipper is set to become the most capped Super Rugby player and the second Australian to have played in two British and Irish Lions series after the Wallabies prop signed a contract extension. The ACT Brumbies stalwart inked a new one-year deal to stay in Canberra for an eighth year and his 16th Super season after making his debut with Queensland back in 2010. The most capped Australian in the competition, Slipper has made 195 appearances, seven short of fellow prop Wyatt Crockett, who played for the Crusaders from 2006-2018. Starting in 11 of his 12 matches for the Brumbies this season, the 35-year-old said it was easy to convince him to stay on for another year. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," the Gold Coast-born veteran said in a statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. "I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." Slipper also made his Test debut in 2010, aged 21, and has become a key cog in the Wallabies forward pack with his ability to play both sides of the scrum. He became the most-capped Wallaby last September in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Sydney, eclipsing fellow Brumbies legend George Gregan. A certainty for selection next month, Slipper is set to become the second Wallaby in the modern era to face the touring Lions twice, with the series 12 years apart. Only Brumbies flanker George Smith has achieved the feat, turning out for the 2001 and 2013 Lions tours. Fellow Wallabies veteran James O'Connor, currently playing for the Crusaders and who face the Brumbies on Friday night, is also hopeful of earning another Lions call-up. Meanwhile, Queensland have re-signed young centre Josh Flook until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old, who made his Wallabies debut last year, has had a tough Super campaign after injuring his hamstring in round two. He's set to return for the final round of the regular season with the fifth-placed Reds hosting Fijian Drua, adding to his 55-game tally.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Wallabies workhorse has Super Rugby record in sight
James Slipper is set to become the most capped Super Rugby player and the second Australian to have played in two British and Irish Lions series after the Wallabies prop signed a contract extension. The ACT Brumbies stalwart inked a new one-year deal to stay in Canberra for an eighth year and his 16th Super season after making his debut with Queensland back in 2010. The most capped Australian in the competition, Slipper has made 195 appearances, seven short of fellow prop Wyatt Crockett, who played for the Crusaders from 2006-2018. Starting in 11 of his 12 matches for the Brumbies this season, the 35-year-old said it was easy to convince him to stay on for another year. "When there was an option on the table of playing another season for the Brumbies, I couldn't say no," the Gold Coast-born veteran said in a statement. "My body is still good and I feel the fittest that I have done in a long time. "I feel like I am still playing at a high level and contributing to the team. As long as I can do that, I will keep giving my all for the Brumbies." Slipper also made his Test debut in 2010, aged 21, and has become a key cog in the Wallabies forward pack with his ability to play both sides of the scrum. He became the most-capped Wallaby last September in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in Sydney, eclipsing fellow Brumbies legend George Gregan. A certainty for selection next month, Slipper is set to become the second Wallaby in the modern era to face the touring Lions twice, with the series 12 years apart. Only Brumbies flanker George Smith has achieved the feat, turning out for the 2001 and 2013 Lions tours. Fellow Wallabies veteran James O'Connor, currently playing for the Crusaders and who face the Brumbies on Friday night, is also hopeful of earning another Lions call-up. Meanwhile, Queensland have re-signed young centre Josh Flook until the end of 2026. The 23-year-old, who made his Wallabies debut last year, has had a tough Super campaign after injuring his hamstring in round two. He's set to return for the final round of the regular season with the fifth-placed Reds hosting Fijian Drua, adding to his 55-game tally.
Reuters
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Slipper reaches another milestone but would prefer a Brumbies win
SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) - James Slipper will become the second most-capped player in Super Rugby this weekend but the evergreen prop would rather be celebrating a first win for the ACT Brumbies at Eden Park since 2013 than another milestone come Friday night. The 35-year-old , already the most-capped Wallaby, will surpass Aaron Smith with 186 caps and stand only behind Wyatt Crockett (202) when he takes to the field against the Auckland Blues, the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions. "It is special, but it's hard to focus too much on it," Slipper told reporters from New Zealand on Tuesday. "I'm at that stage of my career, I really want to do well for the Brumbies and get a bit of success here at the club. "That's probably more my focus than any individual accolade or milestone. I'm treating it like any other game, and I think I'll probably reflect on all that sort of stuff when I finish." The Brumbies made a fine start to the season with a win over the Fijian Drua in Suva but lost their next two games to Western Force and the Waikato Chiefs, shipping 12 tries and 94 points in the process. While the Brumbies also bagged 12 tries over the two games and the numbers reflect high score games throughout Super Rugby this year, Slipper conceded tightening up against a Blues team studded with All Blacks will be tough. "Defence has probably been letting us down, if I'm honest," he said. "Like in any sport, in any competition, the team that defends the best tends to be at the pointy end of the season. "We've discussed areas of our game that we want to improve, and defence is one of those. It's going to be a big challenge for us defensively coming up against this Blues team." The Blues have their own problems and lost their first two matches of the season before winning a thriller against the Wellington Hurricanes last weekend. It proved a costly victory, however, with openside flanker Dalton Papali'i suffering an injury that could rule him out of Friday's game and number eight Hoskins Sotutu being suspended for three weeks after being sent off. "They're the defending champs," said Slipper. "They got a good win on the weekend, so they're going to be full of confidence, and they got strike power players all across their team, so it's setting up for a big one."
