Tate McDermott
Tate McDermott is an Australian rugby union player who plays as a halfback for the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies. Known for his quick pace and sharp decision-making, McDermott has emerged as one of the promising talents in Australian rugby. He has been in the news due to contract options that allow him to skip Super Rugby in 2026, potentially exploring opportunities abroad.
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Thomas brings a sniping threat from the bench in the mould of his injured Reds teammate Tate McDermott.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt turns to rookie halfback Kalani Thomas for Paris match
Australia· 2025-11-20
Ikitau (53.6%) is behind Valetini (58%) and Tate McDermott (73%), although the injured halfback had a small sample size.
The Wallabies have faced the same problem in two defeats. One man can help fix itAustralia· 2025-11-13
Tate McDermott is one of the injured players affecting the Wallabies' selection for the England game.
Australia and Ireland both chasing the same thing in Dublin showdownAustralia· 2025-11-10
He might have paid an indirect price for the injury to Tate McDermott.
Steve Borthwick’s team selection presents opportunity for WallabiesAustralia· 2025-11-01
The sting of their absence has been accentuated by Tate McDermott’s injury.
Eddie Jones deserves credit for the way Japan played against the WallabiesAustralia· 2025-10-26
Tate McDermott’s long-term injury means there is a vacancy for the third halfback spot.
Burning questions for Wallabies ahead of the spring tour … and a Tokyo reunion with EddieAustralia· 2025-10-06
Tate McDermott looked sharp early on but had to leave the match early due to a hamstring injury.
All Blacks v Wallabies player ratings: How Australia rated in Bledisloe Cup defeat at Eden Park
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Tate McDermott was injured, leading to Ryan Lonergan's introduction.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Scott Robertson’s side bounce back to retain Bledisloe Cup at Eden ParkNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
Tate McDermott left the field after just 18 minutes clutching his hamstring after being cleaned out in a ruck.
Billy Pollard and Len Ikitau shine despite Eden Park loss to All BlacksAustralia· 2025-09-27
Tate McDermott needs to keep an eye on Cam Roigard who poses a significant threat.
Wallabies take on All Blacks at Eden ParkAustralia· 2025-09-27
Scrumhalf Tate McDermott was promoted from the bench.
Savea to captain ‘stung’ All Blacks
Taiwan· 2025-09-26
Tate McDermott and James O’Connor trusted to run the show for Australia at the intimidating Auckland venue.
Australia names Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to start against All Blacks; Schmidt names McDermott and O’Connor in the halvesAustralia· 2025-09-25
Tate McDermott normally performs well but struggled with his box-kicks in this match.
Rugby as God intended … but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this timeAustralia· 2025-09-13
Tate McDermott was also excellent.
The Wallabies are officially back, after victory over South Africa in JohannesburgAustralia· 2025-08-17
Tate McDermott scored two tries during the recent matches.
Wallabies win on the right side of violenceAustralia· 2025-08-03
Tate McDermott also scored a try for the Wallabies in the match.
Lions’ clean sweep hopes washed away by Wallabies in stormy Sydney finale | Lions tour 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-08-03
Meantime it must be time to move Tate McDermott from the reserves bench to make him starting half-back every time.
The Wallabies’ magnificent win proves they’re backAustralia· 2025-08-02Tate McDermott has been retained as backup as his running game is well suited to changing the game up.
Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden Wallabies – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-02
Tate McDermott was set up for a scoring opportunity by Tom Wright.
No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson covering the backline.
Hugo Keenan’s touch of class and what else we learned from the Lions’ second Test win over Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Tate McDermott had to play an hour on the wing.
Hugo Keenan’s last-minute try secures series win for Lions after epic tussle with Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Tate McDermott was so good at scrumhalf that he was expected to start ahead of Jake Gordon.
A Lions whitewash of the Wallabies is on the cards unless Joe Schmidt can turn it around – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Tate McDermott is a victim of his own effectiveness coming off the bench.
What the Wallabies need to do to keep the series aliveAustralia· 2025-07-25
Tate McDermott is one of Australia’s two backs on the bench for the match.
Team for Saturday’s Melbourne match at MCG adds Skelton, Porecki, ValetiniAustralia· 2025-07-24Jake Gordon might be paradoxically spared by the impact that Tate McDermott brings off the bench.
Wallabies coach Josef Schmidt got it wrong and must make changes before British and Irish Lions second TestAustralia· 2025-07-20
Tate McDermott's late-game impact may see him get a shot to start.
Schmidt praises Wallabies fight and gives good news on injured starAustralia· 2025-07-20
Reserve half-back Tate McDermott went over to close the gap to a more than respectable scoreline.
The agony, ecstasy and the comback that nearly wasAustralia· 2025-07-19
Tate McDermott's performance in the last quarter was notable.
Lions secure first Test victory but Wallabies finish strong in Brisbane – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19Made an immediate impact with a trademark snipe and a beautiful pass to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
How the men in gold fared against the LionsAustralia· 2025-07-19
Tate McDermott added a touch of respectability to the final scoreline.
Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
