LIVE: Kick-off delayed as ACT Brumbies face rivals Queensland Reds in Canberra

Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 7:52 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The ACT Brumbies will be looking to remain undefeated to start 2026 as they host the Queensland Reds in Canberra.

The Brumbies are top of the ladder after winning their first three games of the season.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport

Coach Stephen Larkham has already been forced into two early changes, with Corey Toole and Ollie Sapsford both out.

As for the Queensland Reds, they rebounded with a quality win over the Highlanders in Brisbane.

Filipo Daugunu and Josh Nasser start, while teenage sensation Treyvon Pritchard is set for his debut off the bench.

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PRE GAME
7:00 pm - KICK-OFF DELAYED

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies-Queensland Reds, and boy, do we already have drama.

The heavens have opened up in Canberra and we have lightning in the nation's capital, pushing the kick-off back.

This will push the kick-off back until likely 7:45 pm AEDT, maybe even longer, as the Stan footage captures lightning cracking the stadium.

Stay tuned.

ACT BRUMBIES v QUEENSLAND REDS TEAMS

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Rhys van Nek, Lachie Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Tuiana Taii Tualima, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Hudson Creighton, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Kye Oates, Andy Muirhead

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Austin Anderson

*Corey Toole (leg) and Ollie Sapsford (hamstring) were late withdrawals. Hudson Creighton and Kye Oates are the two new wingers, with Austin Anderson named on the bench.

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Carter Gordon, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Treyvon Pritchard

Referee: Angus Gardner

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey

TMO: James Leckie

HOW TO WATCH ACT BRUMBIES v QUEENSLAND REDS

The Brumbies' clash with the Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

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