Australian · Canberra, Australia · Born 9 May 1979Australian fly-half nicknamed 'The Wizard' whose creative genius, outstanding distribution and ability to unlock even the tightest defences were the catalyst for Australia's finest era of attacking rugby.
Stephen Larkham was Australia's brilliant fly-half and World Cup winner in 1999, a player of exceptional grace and intelligence whose injury recovery to play in the final was one of rugby's most inspiring stories. Known for his exceptional tactical kicking, vision, and composure, Larkham was central to Australia's golden era of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Leading Australia to victory in the 1999 Rugby World Cup as the team's first-choice fly-half.
How They Played
Larkham was renowned for his exceptional game management and tactical kicking ability as a fly-half. He possessed excellent vision and passing skills, with the ability to create opportunities for his teammates through precise distribution and clever positioning.
Lasting Impact
Larkham is considered one of Australia's greatest fly-halves and helped establish the ACT Brumbies as a dominant force in Super Rugby during the late 1990s and 2000s.
| Club | Period | Apps | Tries | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Brumbies | 1996–2007 | 143 | 9 | #10 |
 Australia | — | 102 | — | — |
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