Marist College Ashgrove 1953-1961.
Made Rugby test debut in 1964. Played in the centres against the All blacks in both tests in 1964.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
The Marist Alumni Project identifies and celebrates the contribution Marist educated men and women have made to our nation. This project aligns itself with Marcellin Champagnat’s call to all of us, particularly in the education of the young, to ‘form good Christians and virtuous citizens.’
The main outcome of this project is the creation of an Anthology of Outstanding Australian Marist Alumni. The Anthology is a way of recognising those alumni who have made a significant and outstanding contribution to Australian life. All our schools and organisations unquestionably have many, many ex-students who have gone on to became highly productive, influential and honourable citizens of this country. The intent of the Marist Alumni Project is to capture some of those who have truly made their mark on Australian society.
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Marist College Ashgrove 1953-1961.
Made Rugby test debut in 1964. Played in the centres against the All blacks in both tests in 1964.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Ashgrove 1955-1964.
A rugby centre with outstanding ability, playing in nine tests over four years.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Canberra 1983-1990.
Member of the Australian Judo team at the 2000 Olympics, and coach at the 2012 Olympics.
Won the Gold Medal in the Men’s -73kg division at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Has been Australian Champion nine times.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Canberra 1980-1988.
Represented Australia in Judo at numerous international competitions, including the 2002 Commonwealth Games and 2000 Olympics.
Has been the Australian Champion five times.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Ashgrove 1983-1990.
Talented rugby union player, earned first selection to the Queensland side in 1993.
Debuted for the Wallabies in 1994, playing a total of 67 caps.
Named in the Team of the World Cup in 1999.
Awarded the coveted L’equipe International Player of the Year in 1999.
Promoted to the role of Captain of the Queensland Reds and Vice Captain of the Australian side in 2001.
During international career, was part of numerous victories including the World Cup, a British Lions Series, a Rugby Championship and five consecutive Bledisloe Cups.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Marist College Ashgrove 1974 - 1983.
Selected to the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team in 1982 and 1983.
Represented Australia in ten tests before switching to Rugby League, playing for the South Queensland Crushers.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton
As a sprinter, successfully represented Australia at international competition, including Silver Medals at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and 1995 World Championships - both in the 4 x 100m relay.
Additionally competed in the 1996 Olympics.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1952.
A prodigious Rugby Union player, representing Australia in two-tests in 1954. Successive injuries prompted an early retirement from sport.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1957.
A top class flanker (Rugby union) who played 90 club games for Randwick from 1958-1964.
Made 11 appearance for NSW.
Played for Australia on 33 occasions, 10 of which were capped.
Switched to Rugby League in 1965, signing with the Parramatta Eels.
Source: Marist College Canberra 1998: Celebrating 125 Years of Sporting Achievement Australia 1872-1997.
Parramatta Marist High School 1949-1954.
Captained the 1956 Olympic Swimming Squad at the Melbourne Olympics, winning gold in the 200m freestyle relay and silver in the 100m freestyle.
Captained the 1960 Olympics Swimming Squad at the Rome Olympics, winning gold in the 100m freestyle, breaking the world record which he held for over 4 years.
Worked as a member of the Australian Olympic Committee.
Inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1979.
Made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1989.
Received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1985-1990.
Renowned Australian rugby union player and television sports presenter.
Played 81 tests for the Wallabies 1993-2004.
Held 22 Australian Rugby records and 7 international Rugby records at the time of his retirement.
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill 1972-1977
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Olympic Committee.
Former CEO of Australian Sailing.
General Manager A-League Football Federation Australia.
General Manager Rugby World Cup 2003.
General Manager Australian Rugby Union.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 2006-2008.
Current (as at 2023) Australian Rugby Union player.
Signed a contract to join French Top 14 Montpelliar Herault in 2015.
Signed with English club Exeter Chiefs in England’s Premier Rugby from the 2017-18 season.
Returned home to Australia to join the ACT Brumbies in 2019.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1966-1971.
Former St Gregory's College teacher between 1979 and 1993.
Coached St Greg’s to a record 8 national titled.
Between 1987 to 2021 worked at various rugby league clubs in positions from Coach to Recruitment Manager - last position at Canberra Raiders.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 2006-2009.
Former Australian former professional Rugby footballer whose career was cut short by a spinal injury during a 2014 Premiership match against Melbourne. Currently Recruitment Officer for Newcastle Knights.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1996-2000.
Professional Cricketer representing Australia at the International level 43 times.
Active in promoting his indigenous culture, taking a lead role in the cricket community particularly to address racism.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1994-1995.
Australian professional Rugby League football coach who is the head coach of the Canterbury – Bankstown Bulldogs, and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, appearing 234 First grade Games.
St Gregory’s Campbelltown 2005-2020.
Current NRL Player (as of 2023).
Part of two Premierships with the Sydney Roosters. Additionally won three Origin series with NSW and represented Australia.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1988-1989.
Former Australian professional Rugby League football coach and a former professional rugby league footballer in the 1990s and 2000s.
Played 276 NRL Games, Two NSW State of Origin games. Head Coach – Parramatta, South Sydney and West Tigers.
St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 1997-2002.
Former Australian professional Rugby League player from 2005 to 2018, representative in a number of Australian Test, State of Origin and Premiership teams.
NRL Coach awards recipient for 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014.