Queensland Reds and Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight has re-committed to Australian Rugby long-term.
In a major boost, McReight has turned down lucrative overseas offers to ink a three-year extension that will keep him in Ballymore until 2028.
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The 26-year-old is one of the best opensides in world Rugby, claiming the RUPA Medal for Excellence and the Pilecki Medal as Queensland’s best player.
He played eight Tests for the Wallabies in 2024 amid injuries and was nominated for the John Eales Medal.
McReight has been a star since his emergence in the Australia Schools side in 2016, captaining the Junior Wallabies to an Oceania U20s title in 2019.
"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," McReight said in a statement.
"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.”
McReight's re-signing is a massive statement amid a growing group of Wallabies staying post-Lions tour.
Nick Frost and Matt Faessler signed on until 2027 earlier in the week, whilst McReight's good mate and Wallabies captain Harry Wilson signed a long-term deal last month.
"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," Reds coach Les Kiss said.
"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."
“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," RA Director of High Performance Peter Horne added.
“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.”
