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James Slipper Extends Brumbies Contract into 2026 as Super Rugby Record Looms

The veteran prop’s one-year extension sets him on track to break 200 Super Rugby appearances ahead of his second Lions series.

Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's James Slipper during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
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Overview

  • Slipper signed a one-year extension to remain with the Brumbies in 2026, marking his eighth season with the Canberra side.
  • Sitting on 195 Super Rugby appearances, he stands to surpass Wyatt Crockett’s 202-game record if he remains fit.
  • He is set to feature in July’s British & Irish Lions tour, becoming just the second Australian to contest two separate Lions series.
  • With 143 Test caps, Slipper is the most capped Wallaby ever and could extend his international career beyond the upcoming Lions tour.
  • Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham commended Slipper’s world-class performance, leadership and mentoring of younger players.