JULIAN HUXLEY | COACH
Julian developed a comprehensive knowledge of rugby during his playing career, which saw him play in a Super Rugby final, a World Cup 7s final and as a Wallaby in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Now as a coach, he enjoys the team and communal environment of rugby and will do anything I can to help and contribute to the
group’s success.
Julian played numerous key positions in the backline (10,12,15) and as such developed a comprehensive understanding of the game.
Playing these positions requires excellence, not only individually but an ability to direct and manage others in the implementation and adaptation of team strategy.
Julian has a good 4 years of coaching behind him meaning that he is not a former elite player relying on playing experience alone. The past 4 years of coaching has put him in a strong position to make the most of an international playing career by combining this elite playing experience with comprehensive understanding of programming and pedagogical techniques.
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​Julian notably returned to Super Rugby after overcoming brain surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy in 2010.
Outside of Rugby Julian is heavily involved in the Sydney Brain Cancer research community. After surviving brain cancer in 2008 Julian has worked hard to raise much needed funds for brain cancer research and patient care. Julian is an Ambassador of The Brain Cancer Group.
SYDNEY RAYS - NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
2017
Head Coach
2015 - 2016
Assistant Coach
RC NARBONNE
2012 - 2013
Player
MELBOURNE REBELS
2010 - 2012
Player
WALLABIES
2007 - 2010
Player
ACT BRUMBIES
2006 - 2010
Player
QUEENSLAND REDS
2002 - 2006
Player
ACT BRUMBIES
2001 - 2002
Player
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY SEVENS
2000 - 2001
Player
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
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Head Coach Sydney Rays – NRC 2017
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Assistant Coach Sydney Rays – NRC 2015, 2016, 2018
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Returning to Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies after overcoming brain surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, 2010
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Wallabies Rugby World Cup 2007 Squad member
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Wallabies Rookie of the Year 2007
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Stan Pilecki Medal for QLD Reds Player’s Player 2003
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Australian Commonwealth Games Team – Rugby 7’s 2002
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Runners up Super 12 Final 2002
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Runners up in the IRB 7’s Series 2000-2001
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Runners up at the Rugby World Cup 7’s, 2001
QUALIFICATIONS
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Currently studying a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at Charles Sturt University
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Level 4 Coach through Rugby Australia
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Assistant Coach Sydney Rays – NRC 2015, 2016, 2018
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Returning to Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies after overcoming brain surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, 2010
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Wallabies Rugby World Cup 2007 Squad member
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Wallabies Rookie of the Year 2007
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Stan Pilecki Medal for QLD Reds Player’s Player 2003
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Australian Commonwealth Games Team – Rugby 7’s 2002
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Runners up Super 12 Final 2002
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Runners up in the IRB 7’s Series 2000-2001
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Runners up at the Rugby World Cup 7’s, 2001
Julian Huxley representing the Wallabies
Julian Huxley representing the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby