Tom Hooper to join Queensland Reds in 2029 return-sports

Player: <a class="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400 underline hover:opacity-90" href="/en-AU/search/Tom%20Hooper?source=tls1">Tom Hooper
Current Club: <a class="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400 underline hover:opacity-90" href="/en-AU/search/Exeter%20Chiefs?source=tls1">Exeter Chiefs (England)
Destination Club: <a class="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400 underline hover:opacity-90" href="/en-AU/search/Queensland%20Reds?source=tls1">Queensland Reds (Australia)
Effective Year: 2029
Competition: <a class="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400 underline hover:opacity-90" href="/en-AU/search/Super%20Rugby%20Pacific?source=tls1">Super Rugby Pacific

Tom Hooper to join Queensland Reds in 2029 return

2026-07-07

Tom Hooper has confirmed a return to Super Rugby Pacific with the Queensland Reds, signing a deal to join the club from Exeter in 2029.

Long-term return to Super Rugby Pacific

Australian rugby veteran Tom Hooper has finalised plans to return to domestic competition. The former Wallabies flanker will move from English side Exeter Chiefs to join the Queensland Reds.

While the move is now official, the transition will not occur immediately. Hooper is scheduled to begin his tenure with the Brisbane-based franchise in the 2029 season.

Career trajectory and club transition

Hooper's decision marks a significant homecoming for the veteran midfielder/flanker. He will conclude his current commitments in the United Kingdom before relocating to Australia to bolster the Reds' squad.

The agreement ensures that the Reds will secure experienced leadership for their roster in the late 2020s. This long-term planning allows the club to integrate Hooper into their squad structure several years in advance.