Jarrah McLeod

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Jarrah McLeod
Born (2004-05-31) 31 May 2004 (age 21)
Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb)
School Knox Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Current team Brumbies
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2026– Brumbies
Correct as of 7 February 2026
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024 Australia U20 5 (5)
2025 First Nations & Pasifika XV 1 (0)
Correct as of 7 February 2026
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2026– Australia 1
Correct as of 7 February 2026

Jarrah McLeod (born 31 May 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is centre. [1]

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Early career

McLeod is from Nowra in New South Wales. [2] He attended Knox Grammar School where he played rugby league as well as rugby union. [3] After leaving school he was a member of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs academies, [4] before returning to union joining the Brumbies academy, while also working as a labourer. [5] He plays his club rugby for the Canberra Royals. [6] In 2024, he represented the Australia U20 national side. [7] McLeod is of Yuin aboriginal original. [8]

Professional career

McLeod debuted professionally when he represented the First Nations & Pasifika XV side against the British & Irish Lions during the 2025 tour. [9] Following this fixture, he was announced as signing with the Brumbies ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. [10] He would also represent the Brumbies in the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition. [11] In 2026, McLeod would debut for the Australia Sevens side at the 2026 Australia Sevens. [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Jarrah McLeod". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Meet Jarrah McLeod - the Yuin man and uncapped labourer who stunned a Lions backline". Rugby.com.au. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Once in a lifetime' - 21-year-old emerging star picked to face Lions with First Nations & Pasifika XV". National Indigenous Times. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "He debuted on the world stage. Is this Yuin man the next rugby union star?". SBS. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Jarrah McLeod signs Super contract just days after hunting Lions". Rugby Pass. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "McLeod excited to return to action for Royals against Eagles this weekend". ACT Rugby. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "Force trio named in Australia's World Rugby U20 Championship squad". Western Force. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Meet Jarrah McLeod". Caleo Indigenous. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  9. ↑ "Overlooked lock included in First Nations and Pasifika squad". National Indigenous Times. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Rising star McLeod signs two-year deal with the Brumbies". ACT Brumbies. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Brumbies name 'exciting blend' for Super Rugby Aus squad" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jarrah McLeod: The new recruit ready for his second Sevens event ever after rapid call-up". Rugby.com.au. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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