The ACT Brumbies are pleased to announce the re-signing of Ollie Sapsford for two years, with\u00a0an option\u00a0for a third, keeping the talented back at the club through to the end of 2029.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Born and raised in Ashburton, New Zealand, Sapsford played for Hawke\u2019s Bay in the NPC and made a name for himself in New Zealand Sevens. After scoring four tries in seven games during the 2020\/2021 season for Hawke\u2019s Bay, Sapsford caught the eye of the Brumbies, who saw his potential and brought him across the Tasman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old debuted for the Brumbies off the bench in round one of the 2022 Super Rugby season. Since then, the tall, powerful outside back has played 58 games for the side and has\u00a0established\u00a0himself as one of the more reliable backs in the competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A key contributor in both attack and defence, Sapsford brings versatility to the Brumbies backline, having lined up at centre and on the wing. His consistent performances earned him\u00a0selection\u00a0for Australia A and have kept him firmly in the representative conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heading into the 2026 season, Sapsford stands as one of the Brumbies\u2019 most adaptable attacking threats. Combined with his leadership and on-field dominance, he\u00a0represents\u00a0a major coup for the club and a cornerstone of the Brumbies\u2019 backline for the coming seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ollie Sapsford said:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0really happy\u00a0to be staying on with the Brumbies.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a great club with a strong culture, and\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0loved being part of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For me,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about turning up each week, driving\u00a0standards\u00a0and\u00a0ultimately\u00a0doing\u00a0what ever\u00a0it takes to win the comp.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The boys and everyone around the club have made Canberra feel like home, so\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0looking forward to\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0ahead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Head Coach Stephen Larkham\u00a0said:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOllie\u2019s\u00a0been outstanding for us.\u00a0He\u2019s\u00a0really grown into a leader within the group, so\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0great to have him staying on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019s\u00a0moved around a bit in the backline, but no matter where\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0played,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0delivered. That kind of versatility is incredibly valuable across a long season.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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ACT Brumbies\u00a0Director of Performance\u00a0Cameron Treloar\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOllie\u2019s\u00a0developed into a key leader within our program, and\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0something we place a lot of value on.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0building a squad around players who drive standards and set the example for those coming through.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Securing him is a big result for us. His experience and influence, both on and off the field, are critical as we continue to push this group forward.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n