Tom Lynagh
| Date of birth | 14 April 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Montebelluna, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Michael Lynagh (father) Louis Lynagh (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tom Lynagh (born 14 April 2003) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is fly-half.[1]
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]Club
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Tom Lynagh". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "The Lynagh son who could make the Rugby World Cup – and it is not Louis". Daily Telegraph. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Henson, Mike. "The 'posh lad from Richmond' steering the Wallabies against the Lions". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Queensland signs son of former Wallabies and Reds captain Michael Lynagh". Queensland Reds. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Queensland Reds announce 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "'Pretty special moment': Lynagh reflects on dream Wallabies debut". rugby.com. 6 July 2024.
- ^ Calvert, Lee. "Australia 19-27 British & Irish Lions: first Test – live". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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