The Queensland Rugby Union is farewelling Lawson Creighton with the four-season flyhalf electing to continue his career elsewhere in 2025.
Creighton, 26, played 34 games for the Queensland Reds since his debut in 2021, including nine appearances in 2024.
A premiership winner with the Brothers club last year, Creighton’s 2024 in Super Rugby Pacific featured a Player of the Match performance when the Reds beat the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999.
“We would have loved Lawson to stay,” Reds head coach Les Kiss said.
“He has been an excellent and valued figure for the Reds over a number of seasons. We fully respect his decision.”
Creighton said it was a hard decision to reach but one he weighed up with the future in mind.
“It has been a really enjoyable season. The Reds built on their game with smart and tactical improvements and to win in Christchurch after so long was a big thing in Queensland rugby’s history,” Creighton said.
“It’s tough to leave close mates I’ve come through the local pathways with but those friendships don’t change. I leave with only good memories.
“I feel I’ll get the opportunity for more minutes where I’m heading and I’m ready for new challenges.
“I started with the Reds as a shy newcomer (in 2021). I put my head down and worked on my game to build those foundations of a No.10.
“Consistency is what you are aiming to develop and I now feel pretty comfortable at Super Rugby level.
“The Reds have a number of good young No.10s for the future. I wish the team good luck.”
Lawson Creighton will always be Queensland Reds representative #1366.
