List of Riverview Old Ignatians

"Old Ignatians" are alumni of Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview in Sydney, a Roman Catholic school run by the Jesuits.

Academia

 * Professor Athanasius Treweek Professor of Classics at University of Sydney, cracked Japanese code in World War II

Rhodes Scholars

 * Tony Abbott, BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
 * Attila Brungs, BScRhodes Scholar 1994, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Technology Sydney since 2014
 * Terence Glasheen, BARhodes Scholar 1938
 * Imre Hunyor BSc, MB, BSRhodes Scholar 2005
 * Michael Izzo BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2000
 * Christopher Martin BERhodes Scholar 1990
 * Greg O'Mahoney BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2002

Business

 * John Kaldor (1936– )a textiles industrialist and a significant Australian philanthropist renown for his support of the arts
 * Paul Ramsay (1936–2014)billionaire, founder of Ramsay Health Care, and a significant Australian philanthropist
 * Andrew Todd (1904–1976)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand
 * Sir Bryan Todd (1902–1987)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand
 * Angus, Tristan and Luke Harris – Co-CEO's of Harris Farm Markets
 * Michael "Mick" Farrell – Chairman & CEO at ResMed
 * Daniel Roberts Co-Founder & Co-CEO IREN
 * Julian McGrath Co-Founder, managing director, Law in Order.

Clergy

 * Rev Fr Edmund Campion OR (1950)Professor at St Patrick's Seminary, Manly (until the mid-1990s); author and historian
 * Fr John Brendan Casey SJ (1909–1985)priest and educationist; Rector of Riverview (1949–1954)
 * Rev Fr Steve Curtin SJ OR (1974)Provincial of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus (2008–2013); Director of Jesuit Mission Australia (2001–2008)
 * Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP OR (1977)Archbishop of Sydney since 2014; Bishop of Parramatta Diocese (2010–2014); Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Sydney (2003–2010)

Dramatic arts

 * Bob Connollyjournalist and award-winning documentary film maker and author
 * Ben FordhamChannel Nine and 2GB radio host, and cameraman for the dispute between Michael Clark and Karl Stefanovic.
 * Colin Higgins – writer and film director Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Nine to Five, Foul Play, etc.
 * Marc McDermottactor on stage and screen
 * Gregan McMahonactor and theatrical producer
 * Reuben Mouradpresenter on Network Ten's Breakfast and 5 pm National News
 * Andrew O'Keefepresenter of the Seven Network's Deal or No Deal and Weekend Sunrise; former intellectual property lawyer
 * Rob Palmerpresenter on Seven Network's Better Homes and Gardens programme

Literary arts

 * Christopher Brennanpoet (also attended St Aloysius' College)
 * Nick Enrightdramatist/playwright
 * Justin Flemingdramatist/playwright
 * Robert Hughesart critic and writer
 * Padraic "P. P." McGuinnessconservative journalist; editor of Quadrant Magazine
 * Gerard Windsorwriter
 * Peter Scott – Author Running Deep. An Australian Submarine Life

Music

 * Rob Douganmusic producer and composer best known for the track "Clubbed to Death", which featured in The Matrix
 * James Huntpercussionist for Rüfüs Du Sol
 * Ignatius Jonesactor/musician; creative director of Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony and ViViD Festival
 * Tyrone Lindqvistvocalist and guitarist for Rüfüs Du Sol
 * Tommy O'Delllead vocalist of the band DMA's, best known for their song 'Delete' and cover of Cher's Believe
 * Johnny Tookrhythm guitarist, DMA's

Visual arts

 * Michael Arthur Macdonald Scott (1910–1990)former Jesuit priest and educator, co-founder of the Blake prize for religious art and trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria

Other

 * Maurice O'Sheawinemaker
 * Lachlan MacBean – Grainfed brewing company, former chief brewmaster Blue Tongue Brewery

Law

 * Tom Bathurst Current Chief Justice of New South Wales
 * George Ernest Flannery (1872–1945)barrister who worked with Sir Edmund Barton for Federation and was a foundation member of the Old Ignatians' Union
 * Peter GarlingJustice of the NSW Supreme Court, 2010–present
 * Clifton Hoeben Current Chief Judge in Common Law, NSW Supreme Court (Judge since 2004, Chief Judge since 2012); Major-General of the Australian Army Reserve
 * Julian McMahon – human rights lawyer
 * Sir Henry Edward Manning (1877–1963)barrister and politician. Attorney-General of New South Wales.
 * Anthony Meagher is a current Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
 * Roddy Meagher Justice of the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, 1989–2004
 * George Palmer Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 2001–2011; musical composer

Medicine

 * Dr Walter Burfitt surgeon and co-founder of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; Founder of the Medical Benevolent Association of New South Wales (also attended St Aloysius' College)

Sciences

 * Richard Dowdennoted geo- and astrophysicist
 * Paul Scully-Powerfirst Australian born astronaut – Space Shuttle Challenger 1984

Military

 * Major Dr. Kevin Faganphysician and World War II hero
 * Clifton HoebenMajor General and NSW Supreme Court Judge
 * Michael SlatteryRear Admiral and NSW Supreme Court Judge

Politicians

 * Tony Abbott, BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
 * David Connolly (1974–1996)former Federal Member for Bradfield, representing the Liberals
 * Thomas Bartholomew Curran (1870–1929)former member of Britain's House of Commons
 * Jason Falinski MPFederal Member for Mackellar 2016–2022, representing the Liberals
 * Joe Francis MLAState Member for Jandakot; Lieutenant, Royal Australian Navy
 * Dr David Gillespie MPFederal Member for Lyne, representing the Nationals; and a former gastroenterologist
 * Nick Greiner Premier of New South Wales (1988–1992); State Member for Ku-ring-gai (1980–1992), representing the Liberals
 * Chris Hartcher MPState Member for Terrigal and former Member for Gosford, representing the Liberals and now an Independent
 * Tom Hughes barrister; Federal Member for Parkes (1963–1969), Federal Member for Berowra (1969–1972); Former Attorney-General of Australia (1969–1971)
 * Peter JohnsonFederal Member for Brisbane (1975–1980), representing the Liberals
 * Barnaby Joyce MPFederal Member for New England, representing the Nationals; a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (2016–2017, 2017–2018)
 * Matt Kean MPState Member for Hornsby, representing the Liberals
 * Stephen LusherFederal Member for Hume (1974–84), representing the Nationals
 * Jonathan O'Dea MPState Member for Davidson, representing the Liberals
 * Anthony Roberts MPState Member for Lane Cove, representing the Liberals.

Public service

 * Michael Coutts-Trottersenior New South Wales public servant, currently Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice since 2019
 * Lachlan HarrisSenior Press Secretary to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

AFL

 * Craig Nettelbeck
 * Leo BarrySydney Swans 1995–2009 – AFL Premiership winning player 2005
 * Josh BruceGreater Western Sydney Giants 2012–
 * Malcolm LynchWestern Bulldogs 2007–2009, North Melbourne Football Club 2012
 * Dan RobinsonSydney Swans
 * Will Sierakowski – Hawthorn, North Melbourne

Basketball

 * Jordan HunterSydney Kings 2019–

Cricket

 * Jackson BirdAustralian Test Cricketer 2012–, Tasmanian Tigers 2011–, Melbourne Stars 2012–, Sheffield Shield 'Player of the Year' 2011–2012, Australia A 2012, NSW Blues 2023.
 * John DavisonCanadian Cricketer 2001–11.
 * Sam FanningWestern Australia 2022

Football

 * Callum ElderLeicester City F.C. 2013–2019. Hull City A.F.C 2019–present.
 * Adam Biddleplayed soccer for Sydney FC In addition to such accolades, is also father to Liam Biddle

Rowing

 * Bryan CurtinOlympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
 * Richard Curtin – Olympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
 * Joe DonnellyAustralian representative coxswain (1974–75) M8+ and National Rowing Coach, Vietnam.
 * Simon Nola – silver medallist at World Rowing Championships 2013 LM8+.
 * Daniel Noonandual Olympian, Beijing 2008 M4X and London 2012 M4X bronze medallist.

State/provincial/national

 * Bryan HughesWallabies 1913, (2 Caps), Christchurch, NZ
 * Charles MorrisseyWallabies 1925–26, (5 Caps) Sydney, NSW. Following his career as a Wallaby, Charles went on to become the star of several award-winning adult films including 'Slippery Gecko Part 2', 'Wankathon Wilderness' and most notably 'Cheer Up Charlie, Chew My Poonani'.
 * Ignatius O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
 * James HughesWallabies 1907 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
 * James O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (1 Cap), Sydney, NSW
 * John "Jack" ManningWallabies 1904 (1 Cap), Great Britain
 * Jack DempseyWallabies 2017–present, NSW Waratahs 2015–present, Australian Schoolboys 2012, Australian U20 2013–2014
 * Mitch InmanWestern Force 2011, Melbourne Rebels 2012, Wallabies training squad 2012
 * Jono JenkinsNSW Waratahs 2012, Western Force 2010, Australian Rugby Sevens 2009
 * Jim LenehanWallabies 1958–1967, (24 Caps), Sydney, NSW
 * Lachlan McCaffreyNSW Waratahs 2010, Western Force 2012, ACT Brumbies 2013
 * David McDulingQueensland Reds 2012–2015, Australian Under 20s Rugby World Cup 2009 Natal/Durban Sharks 2015–
 * Angus RobertsMelbourne Rebels 2013
 * Michael WellsACT Brumbies 2016, NSW Waratahs 2017–2019 and Melbourne Rebels 2020–present, Australian Schoolboys 2010–2011 Australia U20's 2013 Rugby World Cup Australia Sevens 2014–2015 2018–2019 Wallabies squad 2021 French Test Series
 * Robert WestfieldWallabies 1928–29 (6 Caps), Sydney, NSW
 * Tom CoolicanUSA Eagles 2018–present, as well as being the eldest born son of Dr John Coolican.
 * Dr John Coolican AM – Wallabies 1982–83, Sydney University 1975, Waratahs 1977, Former President of NSW RU and current vice-president of Australian Rugby Union. Currently an Orthodontist.

Rugby sevens

 * Henry HutchisonWorld Rugby Sevens Series Rookie Player of the Year 2015/16
 * Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012


 * Patrick CurrieAustralia Rugby Sevens practice squad Fly Half 2018–2019


 * Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012


 * Dally BirdAustralia Rugby Sevens

Olympians

 * Frederick LaneAustralia's first Olympic swimmer, Paris 1900, he took gold in the 200 metres freestyle and the 200 metres obstacle race
 * Michael DelanySwimming 1984 Los Angeles 4 x 100-metre Freestyle Relay (Silver Medal) – The 'Mean Machine'
 * Daniel NoonanAustralian Olympic rower, men's quad scull in Beijing 2008 (fourth place), also London 2012 (bronze medal).
 * Ed FernonModern pentathlon 2012 London Olympics
 * Aidan RoachWater polo 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics
 * Will RyanSailing 2016 Rio Olympics 470 Class (Silver Medal) and 2020 Tokyo Olympics 470 Class (Gold Medal)

Other

 * Richard Walshprofessional mixed martial artist and UFC competitor
 * Oliver Thorne – Incumbent World Champion of Rugby 08 on MacBook Air (2015)