Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham signs two-year contract extension

Brumbies have announced that head coach Stephen Larkham has signed a two-year contract extension with the Super Rugby club.

Larkham, who had played over 100 Super Rugby games for Brumbies during his playing career between 1996 and 2007 became the head coach of the club between 2014 and 2017. He also worked as attack coach of Australia between 2015 and 2019 before taking in charge of Munster.

He returned back as head coach of Brumbies in 2023 and since then has guided the club to back to back semi-finals.

“As a Canberra local this opportunity is something I am continually excited by, and I am grateful for the support I have received from Phil [Thomson, CEO] and the Brumbies board in extending my time in the role,” said Larkham to the club's official website.

“I feel the Brumbies are in a great position heading into 2025 and I am excited to leverage our recent on-field strength in our preparations as we aim for further success next season.”

Brumbies Chief Executive Phil Thomson heaped praises on Larkham and his contribution to the side over the years.

“Stephen has made a remarkable contribution since returning to the Head Coach role in 2022 and his extension is something that greatly excites the organisation as a whole.“

“His connection with the playing group has translated into impressive on the field performances by the team in 2023 and 2024 and I am confident he will continue to inspire success at the Super Rugby Pacific level.

"I am eager to see Stephen continue building on his legacy in Australian Rugby for a further two years at the Brumbies.”