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Max Jorgensen Signs Rare Five-Year Wallabies–Waratahs Deal Through 2031

The multi-million commitment includes reported sabbaticals to balance workload, reflecting pressure from rival codes.

Overview

  • Rugby Australia confirmed a five-year extension that keeps the 21-year-old with the Wallabies and NSW Waratahs until the end of 2031.
  • The term positions Jorgensen to feature at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and the 2031 tournament in the United States.
  • Contract terms are reported to include sabbatical seasons in 2028 and 2030.
  • The agreement follows approaches from the NRL’s Sydney Roosters and interest from the breakaway R360 competition.
  • Jorgensen said a switch to rugby sevens for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is not off the table under the deal’s flexibility.