Tim Horan

Rugby Union

Tim Horan is possibly the greatest centre rugby union has seen. Electrifying pace, rock-solid defence, an ability to read the play like a book, lethal with ball in hand. . . he offered it all during his sparkling 11-year Test career with the Wallabies.

He earned his first gold jersey as a teenager against the All Blacks in 1989. Australia lost that match but Tim earned the respect of all. Two years later at the 1991 World Cup Tim was crucial to the Wallabies success, most notably when he gobbled up and scored from David Campese's memorable over-the-shoulder, no-look pass in the semi against New Zealand. No try has been given as much replay time since.

In 1999, he became Australia's third most capped player and most capped Australian centre, guiding Australia to its second World Cup victory. He won every award going around, and was announced Player of the Tournament. Tim surprised many the following season when he announced his retirement from international rugby to play out his career with the famous Saracens club in England. Some considered it too soon; Tim knew what he was doing. He wanted to go out a winner. And he did.

Tim has melded his natural leadership abilities and flair for public speaking and utilised them to effect a seamless transition to the next phase of his career, as business development manager for Australia’s ninth largest property developer with primary responsibility for attracting and retaining investors.

Tim also retains an avid interest in the game which was his life for so long and relishes his role as a Wallaby selector. Tim is also a much respected member of Channel Seven's rugby commentary team, following on from his significant role during the 2003 Rugby World Cup coverage and has taken on an Ambassadorial role with Total Sport Travel.