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Stephen Larkham
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Brumbies Head Coach

Stephen Larkham

Role
Head Coach
Team
Brumbies
Nationality
Australian
Age
52
In charge since
Jul 2022
Matches
31
Record W-D-L
17-0-14
Win rate
54.8%

Record in our match database since Feb 2025

as of
  • 31 Matches
  • 17 Won
  • 0 Drawn
  • 14 Lost
  • 54.8% Win rate

Stephen Larkham has overseen 31 completed Brumbies matches in our database since February 2025 — 17 won, 0 drawn, 14 lost. That is a 54.8% win rate, with 914 points scored and 865 conceded.

Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.

Record by competition

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Stephen Larkham, record by competition in our match database
CompetitionPWDLWin %PFPA
All matches · Brumbies All competitions311701454.8%914865
Super Rugby Pacific Feb 2025 – Jun 2026311701454.8%914865

Last five matches

  1. Lost v Hurricanes 12–66 Super Rugby ·
  2. Lost v Moana Pasifika 19–21 Super Rugby ·
  3. Won v Waratahs 21–14 Super Rugby ·
  4. Won v Western Force 32–15 Super Rugby ·
  5. Lost v Reds 21–30 Super Rugby ·

Every match in our database

31 matches

Career

  • ACT Brumbies Head Coach 2020–

About Stephen Larkham

Stephen Larkham is the head coach of the Brumbies, a World Cup-winning Wallaby who has taken the club to the finals in every season of his second spell.

Stephen Larkham is the head coach of the ACT Brumbies, contracted to the end of 2028 after signing an extension in March 2026.

Born in Canberra in May 1974 and raised on a merino farm outside the city, he is one of the great fly-halves. His entire Super Rugby career was with the Brumbies, and he won 102 Tests for Australia including the 1999 World Cup — settled in the semi-final by his 48-metre drop goal against South Africa. He played 79 Tests alongside George Gregan.

Coaching

He joined the Brumbies staff as attack coach in 2010 and was head coach from 2015, then moved to the Wallabies as attack coach through the 2015 World Cup final run. He spent three years as senior coach at Munster before returning to Canberra, taking charge from the 2023 season.

The second spell

The Brumbies have reached the finals in every completed season under him. They beat the Blues at Eden Park in 2025, ending a twelve-year drought, and won in Christchurch against the Crusaders in 2026 for the first time in 26 years. He finished fifth in the 2026 standings.

Style

Attack-minded, but built on a platform — the Brumbies driving maul and lineout remain their signature. He has not yet won a trophy as a head coach.

As a player Fly-half. His entire Super Rugby career was with the Brumbies, followed by three seasons at Ricoh Black Rams. 102 Tests for Australia, including the 1999 World Cup win, where his 48-metre drop goal settled the semi-final against South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the head coach of Brumbies?

Stephen Larkham is the head coach of Brumbies.

When did Stephen Larkham take charge?

Stephen Larkham took over at Brumbies in July 2022, around 4 years ago.

What is Stephen Larkham's record?

From 31 matches in our database: 17 wins, 0 draws and 14 defeats — a 54.8% win rate.

What nationality is Stephen Larkham?

Stephen Larkham is Australian.

How old is Stephen Larkham?

Stephen Larkham is 52 years old.