Latest Rugby News - ACT Brumbies
The Brumbies play and facilitate local competitions featuring 7 major divisions, over 100 senior teams, 260 junior teams, school-based programs, and 9,000 registered players.
brumbies.rugbyHere are the latest updates on ACT Brumbies based on recent reporting:
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Coaching: Head Coach Stephen Larkham has extended his contract, keeping him in charge through the 2028 season. This solidifies leadership for the Brumbies heading into the next Super Rugby campaigns. [Source: Canberra Daily coverage of the extension][1]
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Recent form and milestones: The Brumbies highlighted milestones such as James Slipper reaching 200 games, including a notable win in Christchurch that ended a 26-year drought against the Crusaders. This win is seen as a significant milestone for the team and its front-row leadership. [Canberra Daily piece on Slipper’s 200th game and the Christchurch result][1]
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Season context: As a perennial contender in Super Rugby, the Brumbies have been active in the finals race in recent seasons, with playoff and knockout-stage efforts shaping their strategic approach for the 2026 season. (General context drawn from current news aggregations and Brumbies coverage) [News aggregations and Brumbies news hub][5][7]
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Community and development: The Brumbies organisation continues to emphasize community rugby, pathways, and development programs across the ACT and southern NSW, which underpins the club’s long-term talent pipeline. [Brumbies community/news pages][6][5]
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