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| Union | Rugby Australia (ACT and Southern NSW) | ||
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| Founded | 1995 | ||
| Location | Canberra, ACT, Australia | ||
| Region | Australian Capital Territory, Southern New South Wales | ||
| Ground(s) | GIO Stadium (Capacity: 25,011) | ||
| Coach(es) | Stephen Larkham | ||
| Captain(s) | Allan Alaalatoa | ||
| League(s) | Super Rugby Pacific | ||
| 2024 | Semi-finalists 3rd overall | ||
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| Official website | |||
| www | |||
The ACT Brumbies[1] (known from 2005 to 2022 as simply the Brumbies) is an Australian professional rugby union team based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), The team competes in Super Rugby and named for the feral horses which inhabit the capital's hinterland. The team represents the ACT, as well as the Far South Coast and Southern Inland regions of New South Wales (NSW).[2]
The Brumbies were formed in 1996 to provide a third Australian franchise for the newly formed Super 12 (now Super Rugby) competition. It was predicted that the Brumbies, made up of so-called 'rejects' – players not wanted by the other two teams – would perform poorly.[3] Since then, they have enjoyed more success than all the other Australian teams combined, reaching seven finals and winning three. The Brumbies are traditionally known for their strong tactical kicking, set piece play, ball retention, and pressuring of opponents in their own half.[4] The Brumbies are one of only two Super Rugby teams to win 200 games.[5]
The Brumbies play in navy blue, white and gold kits. The team plays at Canberra Stadium (formerly known as Bruce Stadium) in Canberra, and are currently coached by Stephen Larkham.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (16 August 2022). "Inside the Brumbies' reconnection with the 'ACT' name". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Historic change for South Coast rugby union". Batemans Bay Post. 10 November 2004. Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ Dutton, Chris (30 March 2018). "ACT Brumbies bury interstate rage ahead of NSW Waratahs Super Rugby battle". Canberra Times. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "Rugby-Brumbies hang on to win Super Rugby AU title over Reds". National Post. Reuters. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Smith, Wayne (18 July 2020). "Super Rugby AU: NSW Waratahs go down in glory despite ACT Brumbies 24-23 win". The Australian. Retrieved 20 September 2020.