Tom Hooper: The Exeter Chiefs flanker has signed a contract extension ahead of his return to Australia

Australia flanker Tom Hooper has extended his contract at Exeter until the summer of 2028, but will then return to Australia.

Under the deal, the 25-year-old will join the Queensland Reds before the start of the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The deal will keep him in the country until 2030.

Hooper enjoyed an impressive first season in England, helping Chiefs reach the final of Love after finishing third in the league.

The team also reached the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup, where Exeter were defeated by Ulster.

Hooper was already contracted to the Sandy Park club until the end of the 2026–27 season, but Told BBC Sport in March that he was open to staying longer.

“I’m really happy to secure my long-term future by moving back to Australia in the not-too-distant future,” Hooper said.

“I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Exeter and am focused on continuing to develop my game there before returning to Australia and joining Queensland.

“In the short term, my priority is to continue working hard with the Wallabies where I’m incredibly hungry to contribute on and off the field as we continue to improve our game as a group.”