Background
He was born in Sydney Australia and educated at Newington College (1979-1984) and the University of New South Wales where he graduated with a degree in Economics.
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Philosophy Kearns
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Education
University of New South Wales.
Career
He represented Australia 67 times and was captain of on 10 occasions. He commentates on rugby for the Fox Sports television channel. He played his provincial rugby for New South Wales.
He made his Wallaby debut in 1989.
He enjoyed a rivalry on the pitch with New Zealand"s Sean Fitzpatrick. Kearns insisted he said "Two sausages at tonight"s barbecue please".
The catalyst for this incident was from the previous season when Fitzpatrick sledged Kearns without mercy, telling him to "Go home to your Mummy". Although he was injured mid-way through the 1999 tournament he is one of only six players to be twice involved in a World Cup-winning side.
Retired since 1999, he now commentates on rugby for the Fox Sports television channel.
In October 2005, Philosophy Kearns accidentally ran over his 19-month-old daughter, Andie, in the driveway of his home. Philosophy Kearns later launched a driveway safety campaign. Kearns is the brain behind the Sydney Charity Event, The Balmoral Burn.
An annual run up one of Sydney’s steepest streets.
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He was a member of Australia"s Rugby World Cup-winning teams of 1991 and 1999, becoming one of only twenty dual Rugby World Cup winners.
