Alec Evans honoured with naming of NRTC Gymnasium

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has today unveiled the ‘Alec Evans Gymnasium’ in the National Rugby Training Centre (NRTC) at Ballymore.
 
Surrounded by family, past and present Reds players, QRU Board Members and key Queensland Rugby dignitaries, the former Queensland captain was recognised in the newly constructed facility.
 
A proud Brisbane Grammar School alumnus, the 84-year-old has been a dedicated servant of the game as both a player and coach at a school, state and national level.
 
Upon completion of the NRTC facility in June this year, the Alec Evans Gymnasium was furnished with brand new state-of-the-art gym equipment purchased entirely through the generosity of QRU Foundation donors, including current QRU Chairman Mr Brett Clark AM and his wife Mrs Maria Clark.
 
Commenting on the unveiling of the gym’s naming, Mr Clark said he was honoured to celebrate Alec Evans’ contribution to rugby. 

“Alec is a treasured member of the Queensland Rugby family and it’s important to tell the story of those who have helped guide us on the path to victory,” Mr Clark said.
 
“I’d like to make special mention of Alan Jones AO and thank him for his generous gift to the Alec Evans Gymnasium. “Alec and Alan hold a special friendship through rugby that has spanned several decades.
 
“Alec was Alan’s assistant coach at the Wallabies and together they shared much success that included being the only team in World Rugby to have won the Grand Slam and one-of-only-two teams to win a series against the All Blacks in New Zealand, as well as being the last Australian side to win at Eden Park back in 1986,".