Tom Hooper confirms Exeter Chiefs and Wallabies future

The Australian back row enjoyed an impressive debut campaign with the Chiefs, earning a place in the Prem Team of the Season after helping the club reach the Gallagher Prem final.

Despite still having a year remaining on his existing deal, Hooper has committed his future for an additional season.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “We have been pleased with Tom’s input into last season, and I am sure that is related to how successful we were. We are delighted Tom will be with us for another two seasons.”

As part of the agreement, Hooper will return to Australia at the conclusion of his Exeter contract, joining the Queensland Reds ahead of the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Baxter added: “We completely understand Tom’s reasons for returning to Australia. He is still a young man, his family and his roots are in Australia, and he wants to have a base there for his rugby and personal future.

"Until then, we will enjoy the next two years as Tom continues to develop his game in our domestic and European competitions.”

The 25-year-old has already made 23 appearances for Exeter and has been capped 23 times by the Wallabies.

Speaking after agreeing his new deal, Hooper said: “I’m thoroughly enjoying my time in Exeter and am focused on continuing to improve my game there before returning to Australia and linking up with Queensland.”