Angus Blyth and Seru Uru have re-signed with the Queensland Reds, bolstering the Queensland forward pack through 2025.
Blyth has recently returned from an ankle injury after captaining Queensland in last year’s Challenger Series and Japan Tour, while Uru has showcased his versatility in 2023, the backrower playing lock as Queensland battled an injury crisis in the second row.
The pair join Tom Lynagh and Fraser McReight in securing their future at Ballymore for the next two-years in recent weeks.
Blyth said: “I am looking forward to the next two years playing for this great state and I am excited to see the development of Rugby in Queensland from a grassroots level through to the professional level, particularly with the development of the new Ballymore Facility and the excitement that hosting the Lions Tour in Australia will bring to the game in the coming years.
“I’ve come through the pathway with a lot of the men in the squad and we’ve formed a special bond along with the coaching staff here at Ballymore, so I feel incredibly privileged to re-sign with the Reds."
Uru said: “I’m excited to have re-signed with Queensland Rugby.
“The Reds gave me an opportunity to play Super Rugby and I’m grateful to be staying at Ballymore with a great group of players and coaches."
Cordingley said: “Angus has been with us for over six-years now and we’ve been incredibly impressed with his development in that time.
“He earned the chance to captain his state last year and was exceptional. He is a huge part of our squad on and off the field.
“Seru brings great versatility to our squad. Having someone with the ability to play in the backrow and at lock provides us with balance and flexibility.
“We’re excited to see his career continue to develop over the next two years.”
One of six The Southport School products in the Reds squad, Blyth played his junior Rugby at Casuarina Beach Rugby club in northern New South Wales before finishing his education at the Gold Coast Rugby nursery.
Blyth was part of now head coach Brad Thorn’s Queensland U20s program and played for the Junior Wallabies in 2017, while he also represented Queensland Country in the National Rugby Championship alongside current teammates Tate McDermott, Liam Wright and Filipo Daugunu.
The 204 cm lock debuted for the Reds in 2018 and is closing in on 50 caps for his state. Uru was one of the stories of the 2019 NRC, earning a Queensland Reds contract after impressing for Brisbane City and in the StoreLocal Hospital Cup for Easts.
Born in Lautoka, Fiji, Uru played club Rugby in Melbourne before making the move north which paid dividends with a Super Rugby debut in 2020.
Uru has since gone on to play 31 games for Queensland, earning Australia A selection in 2022.
