Matthew Burke
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Matthew Burke
Born 1964. Matthew Burke is an Australian rugby league player and rugby union player.
Matthew Peter Burke (born 15 September 1964) is an Australian former rugby union and rugby league footballer. He later served as a Waverley Council lifeguard on Bondi Beach.
Early life Born in St Margaret's Hospital in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. Burke attended Waverley College in Sydney's eastern suburbs, graduating in 1981.
Rugby career Burke made his debut for the Australian national rugby union team on 3 November 1984. After a promising start, Burke's professional career stalled and he was relegated to lower grade football with Easts and Balmain. He later spent two seasons as a Waverley Council lifeguard on Bondi Beach, As of November 2009, he was a proprietor of the Primavera Espresso Bar in the Sydney CBD. Burke has three brothers, Brad, Daniel and Patrick.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matthew Burke?
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Matthew Burke born?
Matthew Burke was born on 15 September 1964 in Gosford.
What is Matthew Burke's occupation?
Matthew Burke is a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality is Matthew Burke?
Matthew Burke is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matt Burke (rugby, born 1964)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Burke. https://biography.guide/matthew-burke-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Matthew Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-burke-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Matthew Burke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-burke-rugby-league-player/.
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