The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are pleased to announce the two-year extension of Super Rugby Pacific Head Coach Stephen Larkham, locking him in the saddle until the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Since reclaiming the reins in 2023 Larkham has led the ACT side to back-to-back Super Rugby Semi-Finals appearances as the Brumbies have solidified their position as a dominant force in Australian rugby.
Capped Brumby number 13 has gone from strength to strength in his coaching career as 2023 saw his side be taken down in just 4 of 14 regular season matches, while this year the total lessened to just two defeats on the final competition standings.
A Wallabies legend and an icon to rugby in the ACT, Larkham has also continued elevating his athletes to the international level. The coach produced two Wallabies debutants in Charlie Cale and Luke Reimer in 2024 alone as well as an Australian 7s Olympian and Wallabies squad member in Corey Toole.
The two-time Super Rugby Championship winner says he is eager to continue his efforts at the club as he strives for the top prize in Australian rugby.
“As a Canberra local this opportunity is something I am continually excited by, and I am grateful for the support I have received from Phil [Thomson, CEO] and the Brumbies board in extending my time in the role,” said Larkham.
“I feel the Brumbies are in a great position heading into 2025 and I am excited to leverage our recent on-field strength in our preparations as we aim for further success next season.”
ACT Brumbies Chief Executive Phil Thomson said: “Stephen has made a remarkable contribution since returning to the Head Coach role in 2022 and his extension is something that greatly excites the organisation as a whole.“
“His connection with the playing group has translated into impressive on the field performances by the team in 2023 and 2024 and I am confident he will continue to inspire success at the Super Rugby Pacific level. I am eager to see Stephen continue building on his legacy in Australian Rugby for a further two years at the Brumbies.”
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