Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are delighted to announce the re-signing of flanker Fraser McReight for an additional three years through to the end of 2028.
McReight capped a strong 2024 season by being named the Australian Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year for the second straight season, as well as receiving the RUPA Medal for Excellence and the Pilecki Medal as Queensland’s best player.
McReight, 26, played eight Tests for the Wallabies in 2024 and stamped himself as a world class openside flanker, combining a tremendous work ethic with tenacity at the breakdown and strong ball-carrying skills.
A product of the Australian Rugby pathways, McReight was an Albany Creek Brumbies junior, and was educated at Brisbane Grammar where he was selected for the Australian Schools side in 2016, before captaining the Junior Wallabies to their first Oceania under 20s title in 2019.
McReight made his Super Rugby debut for the Reds that same year against the Stormers and received his first cap for the Wallabies in 2020 against the All Blacks in Sydney, becoming Wallaby No. 937.
He has since represented Queensland on 76 occasions and been capped 25 times for the Wallabies.
McReight’s re-signing follows that of Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Harry Wilson, Jeremy Williams this year.
Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight said: "I'm very happy to have my contract resolved for the next three years and I can concentrate on those good times ahead with the Reds, the Wallabies and my teammates.
"There were other offers but my heart has always been with the Reds and the Wallabies. Queensland is my home and it means so much to represent my family and friends and playing for your country is the highest honour where you get to represent where you come from with pride.
"There are some huge events ahead in rugby in this country, and as a nation we are rebuilding and I want to be part of that.”
Rugby Australia’s Director of High-Performance, Peter Horne said: “Fraser continues Australian Rugby's reputation of developing strong openside flankers and we are excited to keep him with the Wallabies and Reds for a further three years through to 2028.
“He has established himself as a regular member of the Wallabies squad and we hope he will continue to play a pivotal role as we approach an extraordinary runway of major events at home, starting with this year’s British and Irish Lions tour.
“Like his Reds backrow teammate Harry Wilson, Fraser is entering his prime years as an international player and his commitment to Australian Rugby extends beyond the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027.”
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said: "Fraser is not only one of the world's best openside flankers, he has a really positive influence within the locker room and has taken on extra leadership responsibilities.
"The re-signing of Harry Wilson, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Matt Faessler and now Fraser is great news for the Reds for years to come and it is the same for the strength of the Wallabies."
Position: Flanker
Height: 186cm
Weight: 108kg
Born: February 19, 1999
Place of birth: Buderim, Queensland
Test debut: 2020 v New Zealand in Sydney
Wallaby number: 937
Test caps: 25
Super Rugby debut: 2019 v Brumbies in Brisbane
Queensland Reds caps: 77
First Rugby Club: Albany Creek Brumbies
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