Tom Lynagh has re-signed with the Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia for 2027 in a major positive for the country’s playmaking depth.
Still just 23, the talented flyhalf has inked his fourth contract with the Queensland Reds in a strong show of where he is building his career.
The QRU is delighted that Lynagh will be extending his 40-game career in the Reds jersey when he returns from a frustrating calf injury.
Equally, the seven-Test launch to his Wallabies career in 2024 and 2025 has strongly hinted that his career can continue to blossom at the highest level.
"It's great to secure my future for another year. It means I can concentrate on getting back on the field, playing some good rugby and putting my best foot forward for what is to come," Lynagh said.
"It's exciting what we have built at the Reds and will continue to build.
"Coming in every day to Ballymore and being around my squad mates has helped me cope during this season and the times I've been grinding away.
"I really enjoy being around those friends. I've been made to feel at home ever since I arrived in Brisbane which is such a relaxed city to live in."
With an additional 6kg on his frame, Lynagh said he could see the benefits of his strengthening program shining through once he's beaten his injury.
"I've felt faster and stronger the times I have trained. I've felt better in contact and more confident with areas of my athletic ability," Lynagh said.
"I feel those will all be assets when I do return."
Lynagh, Queensland Red #1379, said his buy-in with the Reds playing style had added to his enjoyment at being part of Queensland rugby.
In 2025, Lynagh was the most accurate goalkicker (87 per cent) in Super Rugby Pacific and his two-try performance against the Blues on Anzac Day earned him the inaugural Sellars-Dixon Medal as Player of the Match.
"(Head Coach) Les (Kiss) has been very good over the past few years. I like the way he thinks about rugby and the game plans he's installed where there is freedom to express yourself," Lynagh said.
“I’ve said it before. It’s a strong environment to improve in as a No.10.”
Lynagh said the pinnacle of playing for the Wallabies continues to be highly motivating.
"It was a great honour to play for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions last year. At times, I still pinch myself that it happened," Lynagh said.
"Playing for the Wallabies has been a great goal of mine. I was a kid in London watching the Wallabies at the 2015 World Cup and that inspired me to become a rugby player.
"To wear the gold jersey is something very special.
"The goal now is to get fit and healthy and get some good footy under my belt so I can contend again this year and in what will be a massive year in 2027. Nothing is given so I know I've got hard work ahead."
Reds Head Coach Kiss said Lynagh was a great asset to the Reds and Australian rugby.
"Tom is a prodigious talent albeit this has been a difficult season for him so far," Kiss said.
"His growth has been fantastic in recent seasons. Playing against the Lions last year was just a glimpse of what is possible in his future."
Position: Flyhalf
Height: 179cm
Weight: 89kg
Born: 14/04/2003
Place of birth: Montebelluna, Italy
Senior Club: University of Queensland
School: Epsom College, England
Junior Club: Richmond Rugby Club, England
Queensland debut: 2023 v Hurricanes in Townsville
Queensland caps: 40
Queensland points: 240 (4 tries, 83 cons, 18 pens)
Tests: 7
Test debut: 2024 v Wales in Sydney
