The Latest Breaking News from Matt Faessler

Reds hold off Drua but Paisami cut down by knee injury

The Queensland Reds have missed out on fourth spot despite piling on seven tries to four in a 45-24 bonus-point win over Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · May 29

Wallabies apologise as pressure mounts on Schmidt

The Wallabies have fallen to France, consigning Joe Schmidt's side to a dubious place in history as the first Australians to lose 10 Tests in a year.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Code-hopping Carter Gordon back as Wallabies' number 10

The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Queensland Reds: Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan start midweek clash

James Ryan also fit after injury as Andy Farrell makes 14 changes from seven-try demolition of Western Force in tour opener

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Asiata rises out of shadows in Reds' time of need

Richie Asiata has often been the man in the background in his football career but he's suddenly thriving as the main act in the Reds' time of need.

AAP · May 13, 2025

Four milestones add extra spice to Reds-Brumbies derby

Two players will rack up 100 games for their state, while another two 50 each in a special Queensland versus ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific derby.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

Patience is Wright approach as Reds' cavalry returns

The time-frame on Liam Wright's latest shoulder injury is open-ended but the Queensland Reds will welcome back a host of others for their clash with the Chiefs.

AAP · Apr 1, 2025

Reds 'crew' assembles ahead of crucial Waratahs derby

Wallabies hooker Matt Faessler has re-signed with the Queensland Reds ahead of a season-defining clash with Super Rugby Pacific rivals NSW Waratahs.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

'No team like them': Brumbies brace for Drua encore

Re-signed Brumbies and Wallabies lock Nick Frost knows what to expect when Fijian Drua arrive in Canberra on Friday, with both teams fresh off famous wins.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

'I loved it': Faessler hooks in for shot at Lions

Fit-again Reds hooker Matt Faessler made Wallabies history before succumbing to injury, leaving him in a congested field to face the Lions this year.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025