Elton Flatley (born 7 May 1977 in Tamworth, New South Wales) is a former Australian international rugby union footballer. At his best position of fly-half, Flatley was often able to dictate the game by kicking tactically or throwing simple passes in order to retain possession. is the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... NSW redirects here. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... A normal Rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. ... A normal Rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... The Queensland Reds (for sponsorship reasons referred to as QR Queensland Reds) represent Queensland in the sport of rugby union. ... is the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... NSW redirects here. ... First international Australia 13 - 3 British Isles (24 June 1899) Largest win Australia  142 - 0  Namibia (25 October 2003) Worst defeat South Africa  61 - 22  Australia (23 August 1997) World Cup Appearances 6 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 1991, 1999 The Australian national rugby union team is the representative... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... A normal Rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. ...

Flatley tended to play internationally at centre. This is mainly due to Stephen Larkham holding the position of fly half. Indeed, he played at inside centre in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and looked as comfortable and composed as ever. The biggest test was his goal-kicking, which under high pressure was key in keeping Australia in the game until the very end. He played for the Queensland Reds. A normal Rugby union team formation illustrating each of the positions and their respective numbers. ... Stephen Larkham (born 29 May 1974, Canberra) is an Australian rugby union footballer with the Brumbies in the Super 14 and the Wallabies at international level. ... The 2003 Rugby Union World Cup was the fifth world cup in rugby history. ... The Queensland Reds (for sponsorship reasons referred to as QR Queensland Reds) represent Queensland in the sport of rugby union. ...

Career

Flatley was educated at St. Joseph's Nudgee College where he was signed into the professional ranks of rugby union upon graduating. St. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ...

Flatley made his debut for the Queensland Reds in 1996, the inaugural season of the Super 12, at the very young age of 18 against New Zealand side, Highlanders. The Queensland Reds (for sponsorship reasons referred to as QR Queensland Reds) represent Queensland in the sport of rugby union. ... Super 14, or Super 12 as it was known from 1996 through 2005, is a Rugby Union championship competed for by teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. ... The Highlanders ( formerly known as Otago Highlanders), are a rugby union team from New Zealand. ...

It was only a year later that Flatley would make his international debut for Australia, playing against England at Twickenham on November 15 in 1997 at the age of just 20. The game was a 15-all draw. Flatley was again in the team for the next game against Scotland, which Australia won. First international (also the worlds first)  Scotland 4–1 England  (27 March 1871) Largest win  England 134–0 Romania  (17 November 2001) Worst defeat  Australia 76–0 England  (6 June 1998) World Cup Appearances 6 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 2003 The England national rugby union team represents... Twickenham Stadium (usually known as just Twickenham or Twickers[1]) is a stadium located in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... First international (also the worlds first)  Scotland 4 - 1 England  (27 March 1871) Largest win  Scotland 100 - 8 Japan  (13 November 2004) Worst defeat  Scotland 10 - 68 South Africa  (6 December 1997) World Cup Appearances 5 (First in 1987) Best result 4th 1991 The Scotland national rugby union team...

In 2001 Flatley was a member of the Wallabies team that won the test series against the British and Irish Lions during the 2001 tour to Australia. First match Otago 3 - 8 Great Britain (28 April 1888) Largest win Manawatu 6 - 109 British & Irish Lions (28 June 2005) Worst defeat New Zealand 38 - 6 Lions (16 July 1983) The British and Irish Lions (until 2001 known as the British Isles Rugby Union Team or more colloquially the... The 2001 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. ...

Flatley figured prominently in Australia's 2003 Rugby World Cup campaign, going right to the final against England. He finished the tournament as the third highest point score, scoring 100 points for Australia. The 2003 Rugby World Cup was the fifth rugby union world cup. ... First international (also the worlds first)  Scotland 4–1 England  (27 March 1871) Largest win  England 134–0 Romania  (17 November 2001) Worst defeat  Australia 76–0 England  (6 June 1998) World Cup Appearances 6 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 2003 The England national rugby union team represents...

In April of 2004, Flatley reached another milestone, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps for the Queensland Reds when he led the side out against the Sharks in Durban. The Queensland Reds (for sponsorship reasons referred to as QR Queensland Reds) represent Queensland in the sport of rugby union. ... The Sharks are a South African Rugby Union team competing in the Super 14 competition (Super 12 from 1996-2005. ... For other uses, see Durban (disambiguation). ...

Flatley prematurely retired from all forms of rugby on 16 March 2006, on medical advice. Flatley suffered from continued blurred vision as a result of a number of concussions. Flatley thanked everyone he has been involved with in his rugby career, also saying that he is looking forward to spending a lot more time with his family and pursuing a career in business. is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Cerebral Concussion” redirects here. ...

In 2006 he was a contestant on Australia's Celebrity Survivor. Celebrity Survivor, also known promotionally as Celebrity Survivor: Vanuatu and Australias Celebrity Survivor, is an Australian television series currently screening on the Seven Network and based on the popular reality television show Survivor. ...

Retired Wallaby Elton Flatley has appeared in a Gold Coast court on a charge of drink-driving.

The former Queensland Reds captain was stopped by police while driving near his home at Mermaid Beach earlier this month.

Today the 30-year-old appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court, where he had his matter adjourned so he could apply for a work licence.

Mr Flatley spoke briefly outside the court.

"Yeah, irresponsible and silly so learnt our lesson," he said.

The former Wallaby played 38 Tests for Australia and retired from the game after suffering a series of head injuries.

The father of two children will apply for a work licence on January 10.