LIVE: Queensland Reds, ACT Brumbies resume rivalry in Brisbane

Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:38 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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The Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies will be searching for a crucial win as they face off in Brisbane.

Both teams are coming off tough losses at Super Round, needing victory to stay in touch with the top four.

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

The Reds have named the same 23 that went down in Super Point to the Blues, with Josh Nasser set for his 50th cap.

Meanwhile, the Brumbies have named Wallabies hooker Lachlan Lonergan for his first start of the year, with Liam Bowron on the bench.

The Pritchard brothers are set to go head-to-head, with Kadin named at centre for the Brumbies while younger brother Treyvon will come off the bench.

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QUEENSLAND REDS v ACT BRUMBIES TEAMS

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Toby Macpherson, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Assistant Referees: Todd Petrie, Warwick Lahmert

TMO: Richard Kelly

HOW TO WATCH QUEENSLAND REDS v ACT BRUMBIES

The Reds' clash with the Brumbies will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

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

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm

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