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News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Reds skipper Tate McDermott to remain with Queensland next year
Reds captain Tate McDermott has rejected the chance to play his club football abroad next year, preferring to stay with Queensland in a move that has delighted Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. As part of his current contract, McDermott could have a taken an overseas sabbatical in 2026 before returning the following year ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. However, the 26-year-old halfback can't get enough of playing for the Reds, who host Fijian Drua in a Super Rugby Pacific clash at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. 'It came back to what was important for me, and while there was a little bit of interest, I love playing for Queensland,' McDermott said. 'I'm in a position where I've played over 100 games for Queensland. I love wearing that maroon jersey and I'm stoked I'll be here again next year.' 'We've created an environment there where players are getting better every day. For me, that's what I want to keep doing. I want to keep getting better and I want to win more with Queensland.' Schmidt said it was a 'bonus' for Australian rugby that McDermott would not be heading overseas. 'To have (players) continuously (in Australia), it's a huge advantage,' the Wallabies mentor said. 'It just allows them to build not only within their Super Rugby team but to be at Wallabies gatherings.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘A really important cog': Why Wallabies star turned down European stint
Wallabies star Tate McDermott has revealed he has turned down the opportunity for a European sabbatical in 2026, in his bid to secure his place at Australia's scrum base. The Queensland Reds halfback, signed until the end of 2027, reportedly had the option to skip the next Super Rugby Pacific season for a chance at overseas ventures in his contract, but has pledged his allegiance to the Ballymore cause. But a slew of personal reasons, and the retention of coach Les Kiss as Reds coach next year before he takes over the Wallabies' reins from Joe Schmidt, played key factors in his decision to commit to Rugby Australia. 'At the end of the day it came back to what's important for me. I'm not going to stand here and say I had 100 offers because I didn't, but there was a little bit of interest in Europe,' McDermott said. 'For me, I love playing for Queensland. What we've got at the Reds, we're not where we want to be, but we're moving in the right direction. Loading 'With the continuity that's happening next year with our team, not only with our players but also the staff, the direction the organisation is heading in I'm really happy to be a part of that. 'I love wearing that maroon jersey, and I'm stoked I'll be here again next year. It was a personal decision, I'm getting married in October, and it's a decision I made with my partner to stay here.' McDermott's choice will no doubt strengthen his credentials in taking on the British and Irish Lions this year, with Schmidt confirming those who had committed to Australia for the long haul would be preferred at the selection table.
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘A really important cog': Why Wallabies star turned down European stint
Wallabies star Tate McDermott has revealed he has turned down the opportunity for a European sabbatical in 2026, in his bid to secure his place at Australia's scrum base. The Queensland Reds halfback, signed until the end of 2027, reportedly had the option to skip the next Super Rugby Pacific season for a chance at overseas ventures in his contract, but has pledged his allegiance to the Ballymore cause. But a slew of personal reasons, and the retention of coach Les Kiss as Reds coach next year before he takes over the Wallabies' reins from Joe Schmidt, played key factors in his decision to commit to Rugby Australia. 'At the end of the day it came back to what's important for me. I'm not going to stand here and say I had 100 offers because I didn't, but there was a little bit of interest in Europe,' McDermott said. 'For me, I love playing for Queensland. What we've got at the Reds, we're not where we want to be, but we're moving in the right direction. Loading 'With the continuity that's happening next year with our team, not only with our players but also the staff, the direction the organisation is heading in I'm really happy to be a part of that. 'I love wearing that maroon jersey, and I'm stoked I'll be here again next year. It was a personal decision, I'm getting married in October, and it's a decision I made with my partner to stay here.' McDermott's choice will no doubt strengthen his credentials in taking on the British and Irish Lions this year, with Schmidt confirming those who had committed to Australia for the long haul would be preferred at the selection table.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hurricanes hoodoo bites Reds in costly Super loss
The Queensland Reds have coughed up fourth spot to the Hurricanes, who extended their winning streak to 10 games and 12 years in a 31-27 Super Rugby Pacific battle in Brisbane. Hurricanes backrower Du'Plessis Kirifi was immovable at the breakdown, helping the Reds slide to a 2-4 record from their past six games after leading the competition less than two months ago. It was the Hurricanes' 10th consecutive win against the Reds since 2013. Victory jumped them from fifth, shunting Les Kiss's side out of the top four by one point ahead of the new six-team finals format. Fourth place is significant, given the highest-placed loser after week one of the finals will still go through to the semi-final. The Reds at least collected a bonus point in the loss, but will need to beat Fijian Drua in Brisbane next week and have other results go their way to regain a top-four berth. Hurricanes No.10 Ruben Love scored in the first minute when a deflected grubber fell into his path, only for the Reds to reply through Tate McDermott two minutes later. Proctor 🤝 FineanganofoTextbook try from the @hurricanes #SuperRugbyPacific #REDvHUR — Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) May 23, 2025 A pair of successful Tom Lynagh penalty kicks - incredibly the first attempted by the Reds all season - looked to have steadied the hosts. But three tries in 10 minutes gave the Hurricanes an 11-point buffer at the break, including halfback Cam Roigard chipping and regathering for a brilliant solo effort. The Reds came out of the gates well, with Jock Campbell busting through to set up McDermott's second try and make it a six-point game. Queensland then went ahead by one after going 20 phases off their own try-line for a brilliant try, finished when Joe Brial carried three men over the line. But knock-ons from Harry Wilson and Hunter Paisami, the latter with two men free on his outside shoulder, proved costly. Fehi Fineanganofo planted his second try of the game as the visitors reclaimed a four-point lead with 15 minutes to play. Kirifi came to the fore, disrupting another surging Reds charge when he won a penalty at the breakdown to kill of Queensland's last-gasp effort.
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Australia star Jake Gordon rejects lucrative offers to commit to Wallabies until 2027 World Cup
Scrum half Jake Gordon has joined a string of fellow Wallabies in rejecting lucrative offers from abroad and committing to Australian rugby through to the end of the 2027 World Cup. Gordon, who had attracted offers from French, English and Japanese clubs, said he was excited by the prospect of facing the British and Irish Lions in July and August this year as well as making his World Cup debut on home soil. The 31-year-old started nine tests under Joe Schmidt last season and looks likely to vie with Tate McDermott for the No 9 shirt in the three tests against the Lions. "I'd be lying if I said I didn't see what was overseas," he told reporters in Sydney. "I thought the opportunity with Joe staying on for another year and possibly being able to play the Lions series and a home World Cup ... was too good to pass up." Schmidt last week agreed to stay on until the middle of next year before handing the Wallabies coaching reins over to Queensland Reds boss Les Kiss. "Last year, I thought I had a decent year at test level. I'm hungry to go better," Gordon added. "I really enjoyed my time under Joe, I really simplified the way I needed to play for him, which was great. To be fair, the whole coaching team did a great job and I think you could see our progression. "We really started to find our game later in the (year)." Wallabies Len Ikitau, Fraser McReight, Nick Frost, Harry Wilson, Jeremy Williams, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Matt Philip, Isaac Kailea and Lachlan Lonergan have all recently signed contract extensions with Rugby Australia (RA). Gordon will continue to play Super Rugby for the Waratahs, the Sydney-based club he has captained since the start of 2021. "I do see some longevity in our progression, I do see it getting better and better," he said. "I just want to stay here and contribute and hopefully have some really good wins."
