The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to announce the contract extension of hard working middle forward Lachlan Hubner for the 2027 and 2028 seasons today.
Hubner, 25, has played 20 NRL games, including 16 games for South Sydney, since making his NRL debut for the Dolphins against the Broncos in round six last year. Hubner has grown as footballer throughout his first season at the Rabbitohs, earning valuable game time at lock and off the interchange bench throughout the 16 games he has amassed so far in 2025.
Rabbitohs Head of Recruitment and Retention, Mark Ellison, says Hubner is developing into a key player in the Rabbitohs forwards rotation.
“’Hubby’ made his NRL debut at the age of 24 and we knew he had what it takes to forge a career in the NRL when we signed him from the Dolphins,” Mr Ellison said.
“Wayne (Bennett) worked with him up at the Dolphins and was pleased to know that he would continue his work with Lachy here at Souths.
“He is an incredibly hard worker on the field, a professional off the field, and he has gained valuable NRL experience this year in the absence of our captain, Cameron Murray.
“’Hubby’ is in a similar mould to Cam in that he doesn’t stop trying and competing the whole time he is on the field. He manages to find the energy needed, even if it means punching out the full 80 minutes.
“He has leadership qualities as well, as we are very happy to have him staying with us for a further two seasons.”
Hubner is excited to be extending his tenure at the Rabbitohs.
“I’m really excited to be staying here at South Sydney. The Club really feels like home,” Hubner said.
“I see great potential in this playing group that we have here and I want to be a part of that.
“I’m really grateful for the opportunities I’ve had this year and I’m willing to do the hard work to create more opportunities and to help the team move up the ladder.
“I also want to thank the Rabbitohs Members and supporters for their support throughout the season. Like I said earlier, it was big move for me, coming from Rockhampton and moving to Sydney, and everyone has made me feel comfortable and the Club feels like home.
“I can’t wait to see what we can all achieve together in the seasons ahead.”
Biography:
Name: Lachlan Hubner
Date of Birth: 3 January 2000
Place of Birth: Rockhampton, QLD
Position: Lock
Height: 180cm
Weight: 95kg
Junior Club: Norths Knights Rockhampton
NRL Debut: Dolphins vs Broncos, Suncorp Stadium, 12 April 2024 (Rd 6)
Rabbitohs NRL Debut: Rabbitohs vs Dolphins, CommBank Stadium, 7 March 2025 (Rd 1)
NRL Games: 20 (16 for the Rabbitohs; four for the Dolphins)
Awards: Central Queensland Capras Intrust Super Cup Player of the Year (2021); Central Queensland Capras Intrust Super Cup Rookie of the Year (2021)
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