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- ↑ Tucker, Jim (18 May 2022). "Floyd Aubrey Relishes What The Reds' Indigenous Jersey Stands For". reds.rugby.
- ↑ "Meet Floyd Aubrey, the Reds' hot Indigenous talent who's in awe of RTS and Ponga but resisted lure of the NRL". The Roar . 28 April 2022.
- ↑ "After Super Rugby debut, Floyd Aubrey keen to make his mark at Yoku Road against Wests". Rugby News. 9 May 2024.
- ↑ "Drua beat Reds to maintain 8th place in Super Rugby, Brumbies edge Crusaders with late penalty try". Yahoo Sports . 18 May 2024.