Jarrah McLeod
| Born | 31 May 2004 Nowra, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Knox Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jarrah McLeod (born 31 May 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is centre.[1]
Early career
McLeod is from Nowra in New South Wales.[2] He attended Knox Grammar School where he played rugby league as well as rugby union.[3] After leaving school he was a member of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs academies,[4] before returning to union joining the Brumbies academy, while also working as a labourer.[5] He plays his club rugby for the Canberra Royals.[6] In 2024, he represented the Australia U20 national side.[7] McLeod is of Yuin aboriginal descent.[8]
Professional career
McLeod debuted professionally when he represented the First Nations & Pasifika XV side against the British & Irish Lions during the 2025 tour.[9] Following this fixture, he was announced as signing with the Brumbies ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[10] He would also represent the Brumbies in the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition.[11] In 2026, McLeod would debut for the Australia Sevens side at the 2026 Australia Sevens.[12]
References
- ^ "Jarrah McLeod". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Meet Jarrah McLeod - the Yuin man and uncapped labourer who stunned a Lions backline". Rugby.com.au. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "'Once in a lifetime' - 21-year-old emerging star picked to face Lions with First Nations & Pasifika XV". National Indigenous Times. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "He debuted on the world stage. Is this Yuin man the next rugby union star?". SBS. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Jarrah McLeod signs Super contract just days after hunting Lions". Rugby Pass. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "McLeod excited to return to action for Royals against Eagles this weekend". ACT Rugby. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Force trio named in Australia's World Rugby U20 Championship squad". Western Force. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Meet Jarrah McLeod". Caleo Indigenous. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Overlooked lock included in First Nations and Pasifika squad". National Indigenous Times. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Rising star McLeod signs two-year deal with the Brumbies". ACT Brumbies. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Brumbies name 'exciting blend' for Super Rugby Aus squad" (Press release). ACT Brumbies. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Jarrah McLeod: The new recruit ready for his second Sevens event ever after rapid call-up". Rugby.com.au. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.