Liam Wright Leaves Queensland Reds After Contract Talks Stall
An injury-hit year curtailed his minutes, undercutting his bid to extend his deal.
Overview
- The 27-year-old departs after eight seasons, totaling 86 appearances and 55 matches as captain, the third-most in Reds history.
- A shoulder issue and subsequent setbacks over 18 months confined him to 58 minutes across two Super Rugby Pacific games in 2025 and derailed his push toward 100 caps.
- Negotiations on a new contract did not produce an agreement, with one report describing the separation as amicable.
- Wright has six Wallabies caps, including captaining Australia against Wales in July 2024.
- His next move is unconfirmed, with reports linking him to the Western Force or the nascent R360 competition as he completes a Master of Business.