About Gary French
Born 1963. Gary French is an Australian rugby league player.
Gary French (born 27 June 1963) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played as a halfback for the Brisbane Broncos and whilst at the club, regularly understudied for both Allan Langer and Wally Lewis. He also had stints at British clubs Springfield Borough (1987–88) and Castleford (1988–91). French captained Brisbane on one occasion. He is no relation to Queensland State of Origin brothers Brett and Ian French.
Early life While attending Beaudesert High School, French played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1981.
Playing career French played for Souths in their 1985 Brisbane Rugby League premiership grand final win over Wynnum-Manly, kicking the first points of the match.
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Australian rugby league player
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Gary French was born on 27 June 1963 in Brisbane.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gary French. https://biography.guide/gary-french/
MLA: "Gary French." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gary-french/.
Chicago: "Gary French." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gary-french/.
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