Tom Lynagh

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Tom Lynagh
Date of birth (2003-04-14) 14 April 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth Montebelluna, Italy
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
Notable relative(s) Michael Lynagh (father)
Louis Lynagh (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Reds
Youth career
2020–2022 Harlequins
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Reds 35 (214)
Correct as of 6 June 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024– Australia 5 (17)
Correct as of 28 July 2025

Tom Lynagh (born 14 April 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is fly-half. [1]

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Early life

Lynagh is the son of Australian international Michael Lynagh, and was born in Montebelluna, near Treviso, Italy. [2] He is qualified to represent Australia, England or Italy internationally. His brother Louis Lynagh is also a professional rugby player who plays for Benetton Rugby and the Italy national team. [3] Lynagh attended Epsom College in Surrey. [4]

Professional career

Club

Lynagh was originally a member of the Harlequins academy alongside his brother Louis. [5] He moved to Australia in 2021, signing for the Queensland Reds. [6] He was announced in the Reds squad for the 2022 season, although he didn't make an appearance, before again being announced in the squad for 2023. [7] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Hurricanes. [8]

International

He was named in the Junior Wallabies squad for 2023. [9]

In 2024, Lynagh made his first appearance from the bench as one of seven new Wallabies in a win against Wales. [10]

In July 2025, he made his first start in a 19–27 defeat during the first test of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Tom Lynagh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Lynagh son who could make the Rugby World Cup – and it is not Louis". Daily Telegraph. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Louis Lynagh won't be following his brother Tom to Super Rugby after signing Harlequins deal". Rugby Pass. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Henson, Mike. "The 'posh lad from Richmond' steering the Wallabies against the Lions". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Son of a gun! Lynagh name to be resurrected at Queensland Reds as Tom signs on". Rugby.com.au. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Queensland signs son of former Wallabies and Reds captain Michael Lynagh". Queensland Reds. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  9. ↑ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "'Pretty special moment': Lynagh reflects on dream Wallabies debut". rugby.com. 6 July 2024.
  11. ↑ Calvert, Lee. "Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test – live". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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