Wallaby Seru Uru commits to seventh season with Queensland Reds

Wallabies backrower Seru Uru is the latest member of the Queensland Reds squad who has put pen to paper on a fresh deal for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing a one-year contract extension with the Queensland Rugby Union.

Uru joins Josh Flook in signing a new deal with the QRU, with the Reds revealing earlier this week that the Wallabies centre had signed on for next season. Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Matt Faessler and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto have also re-signed with Rugby Australia until 2027.

Coach Joe Schmidt last selected Uru to wear Wallaby gold during last year’s Spring Tour, starting at blindside flanker against the Welsh in Cardiff. Uru has played two Tests for Australia but appears destined for more, having impressed for the Reds once again this season.

Uru has started all nine appearances for Queensland this season, scoring tries against Moana Pasifika in round two, and another five-pointer away to the Fijian Drua in the 12^th round. Incredibly, Uru has played the full 80 in all but two of those matches.

As one of the top offloading forwards in the competition, who also boasts an elite skillset at the set-piece and around general play, Uru is a valued member of the Reds. Uru has signed on for a seventh season at Ballymore, having “gained heaps of knowledge” already during the first six.

“I’m really happy to be sticking around at the Reds. I’m grateful and thankful because It has always been my intention,” Uru said in a statement.

“I started my professional rugby journey here and I’ve always called Ballymore home.

“It’s a such a special moment for me when I come into Ballymore each day and see my name on the locker in our dressing room. I see the names there of players I have great friendships with now and players who have moved on but are still important.

“One thing I love about the coaching staff at the Reds is the way they encourage your skills. It’s ‘Choc’ (Zane Hilton) for lineouts, mauls and scrums. ‘Fish’ (Jonathan Fisher) helps with my breakdown and play around the park and Brad (Davis) has always pushed me with honest feedback to make the improvements I have in defence.

“I’ve gained heaps of knowledge during my time at the Reds from past coaches and the current ones. I still have heaps to improve and that is one thing I enjoy because playing rugby is what I love to do.

“The coaches encourage me to play my game but I also know not to get carried away. You still have to stick to our game structures.”

Reds coach Les Kiss has plenty of talented options to choose from in the team’s backrow, with Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight seemingly automatic selections at this point of their careers.

Joe Brial was impressive at blindside flanker against the in-form Hurricanes last time out, with the visitors winning a classic by four points last week. Brial scored a try and general wreaked havoc against an impressive Canes loose forwards trio.

John Bryant also adds value, usually covering off the bench. Uru is one of 12 players currently in the injury ward for the Reds, but the backrow is intent on working hard in the pursuit of more opportunities to potentially play for the Wallabies.

“Seru is an important member of the Reds squad,” coach Les Kiss added.

He is a very skilful, impactful player who continues to work hard on his game. The versatility he brings as a backrower or lock is a great benefit.”