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Our Little 💞 Cleo Jade Philip 💞 you rock our world.

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We run it back this Saturday 🏆

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It’s been wholesome ✨

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From Saint to Wallaby and Waratah Captain – a great day of learning from one of our own!

Old Boy, Wallaby and NSW Waratahs captain @mattphilip #ClassOf2012 recently returned to the College with several of his Waratahs teammates for a Q&A session and training visit with students.

Speaking to around 200 students, Matt reflected on his journey from the College classrooms and rugby fields to the international stage. He spoke candidly about overcoming injuries and setbacks, including not receiving his first professional contract until the age of 23.

Students had plenty of questions, covering everything from favourite boots, pre-game meals and walk-out songs to rugby's biggest rivalries and life as a professional athlete.

Matt also reflected on the people who influenced him during his time at the College, including former Tutor Faith Ling, who remains part of the College staff today, and Old Boy Male Hingano. Matt recalled buying the same canteen snack as Male each day, convinced it might help him follow a similar path to Australian representative honours.

The Waratahs then joined our 1st XV at Brookvale Oval for a training session, giving students a firsthand look at the skill, preparation and professionalism required at the highest level of the game.

Thank you to Matt and the @nswwaratahs for sharing their time and experiences with our students.

#YoungMenOfHeart #StAugustinesCollege #OldBoys #NSWWaratahs #NSWRugby #RugbyUnion #StudentExperience #AugustinianCommunity #Alumni

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Crew 🤟🏾

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RND17 | @eastsrugby v @sufc1863

Rivalry renewed.

Uni were down for most of it and then just… weren’t. Clawed their way back into it and had everyone on the edge of their seat by full time – one of our greatest wins, and we brought home the Sir Roden Cutler Shield with it. Great atmosphere all round – rugby did its thing.

📸 dgpsports for Sydney Uni Rugby | Grade, Women’s & Colts

#sportphotographer #anyonebutuni @shuteshield @nswrugby #SUFC

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Some more pics from @staugsydney x @nswwaratahs training

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Some frames from Saints x Waratahs Training

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POTW Rd 16 is @shereenmei9 #upthestudents

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Rugby days || Rebels vs Highlanders, 2023.

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@henryjames5625 is our Round 14 POTW #upthestudents

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Our Men’s award winners 🏆

@max.jorgensen - Matt Burke Cup/Best Back
@mattphilip - Best Forward
@sid_harveyy - Chris Whitaker Medal
@edwinlangi_22 - Dave Dennis Player of the Year

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