Andrew ‘Fuzz’ Purchas on Crossing the Line, Tuesday 31 July
Sydney Convicts founder Andrew Purchas (pictured third from the left). Image: OUTinPerth
Andrew ‘Fuzz’ Purchas has a decorated background in sport, representing NSW in both rugby and rowing. He was awarded a University Blue for rowing as a representative of Sydney University, and also played first grade rugby.
Andrew has been instrumental in equality for sport. In 2004, he founded Australia’s first gay rugby club, the Sydney Convicts, which is now the most successful gay rugby club in the world. He is also Chairman of International Gay Rugby, Vice President and Director of ACON and Co-Founder of the Pride in Sport Index.
Andrew has been awarded numerous honours for his advocacy for equality in sport, including The United Nations Golden Award, the Nick Farr Jones Spirit of Rugby Award and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). He also has a successful career in law and economics.
Fuzz chats to GT about his days as an athlete, running the Bingham Cup in 2014, and his role as a leading advocate for equality in sport.
Andrew ‘Fuzz’ Purchas chats to GT for Eastside FM.