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Australia flanker Tom Hooper has extended his contract at Exeter until the summer of 2028, but will then return to Australia.<\/b><\/p>\n
Under the deal, the 25-year-old will join the Queensland Reds before the start of the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season. <\/p>\n
The deal will keep him in his homeland until 2030. <\/p>\n
Hooper has enjoyed an impressive first season in England, helping the Chiefs reach the Prem final after finishing third in the league.<\/p>\n
He was also part of the side that reached the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup, where Exeter were beaten at Ulster.<\/p>\n
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.<\/a><\/p>\n “I’m really happy to have my long-term future secured with a move back to Australia in the not-too-distant future,\u201d Hooper said. <\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n “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 build our game as a group.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n