Sam Whitelock All Blacks CHILL-OUT SUNDAY THE ELLIS RUGBY - SAM WHITELOCK ALL BLACKS: VIEW FROM THE SECOND ROW - BOOK PREVIEW View from the Second Row by Sam Whitelock is a compelling rugby autobiography. It is written with honesty and clarity. It captures the heart of New Zealand rugby. Moreover, it offers rare insight [...]
Sean Fitzpatrick All Blacks NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST RUGBY PLAYERS – SEAN FITZPATRICK Sean Fitzpatrick stands as one of rugby's most iconic figures. His career with the All Blacks spanned over a decade, leaving a legacy few can match. With 92 international caps, Fitzpatrick not only exemplified durability but also defined leadership in rugby union. Early [...]
Wilson Whineray All Blacks NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST RUGBY PLAYERS – WILSON WHINERAY Wilson Whineray's All Blacks career is synonymous with leadership and dedication. He was a key figure in New Zealand rugby. Serving as the longest-tenured captain of the All Blacks until Richie McCaw surpassed him in 2014. Moreover, he is widely regarded as one [...]
New Zealand All Blacks CHILL-OUT SUNDAY THE ELLIS RUGBY – BETWEEN THE POSTS - A NEW ZEALAND RUGBY ANTHOLOGY BOOK PREVIEW Between the Posts - A New Zealand Rugby Anthology is a must-read for rugby enthusiasts and fans of the legendary New Zealand All Blacks. Compiled by acclaimed author Ron Palenski, the book was published [...]
Va'aiga Tuigamala Samoa Rugby League SAMOA’S GREATEST RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS – VA'AIGA TUIGAMALA Samoa Rugby League played their first ever game back in 1986 at the Pacific Cup staged in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Remarkably they reached the final where they were defeated by a strong Māori team. Less than 40 years old, Samoa [...]
Sonny Bill Williams Rugby NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST RUGBY PLAYERS – SONNY BILL WILLIAMS Rugby League Career Sonny Bill Williams' Rugby League career began when he was discovered by Bulldogs talent scout John Ackland while playing for the Marist Saints junior team in Auckland. Subsequently, he moved to Sydney in 2002, becoming the youngest player to sign [...]
Dan Carter All Blacks Book CHILL-OUT SUNDAY THE ELLIS RUGBY – THE ART OF WINNING BY DAN CARTER BOOK PREVIEW "The Art of Winning: Ten Lessons in Leadership, Purpose, and Potential" by Dan Carter offers invaluable insights into achieving success on and off the field. Dan Carter, a legendary figure in rugby and one of the [...]
Jonah Lomu All Blacks NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST RUGBY PLAYERS – JONAH LOMU Born on May 12, 1975, in Pukekohe, New Zealand, Lomu's early years were challenging. Growing up in South Auckland, he was surrounded by gang violence. However, his mother nurtured his passion for sports. Attending Wesley College, he excelled in athletics and rugby. His breakthrough [...]
New Zealand Jersey Book CHILL-OUT SUNDAY THE ELLIS RUGBY – THE JERSEY: THE ALL BLACKS: BOOK PREVIEW The Jersey: The All Blacks: The Secrets Behind the World's Most Successful Team by Peter Bills is a phenomenal international number one bestseller. This New Zealand Jersey Rugby Book provides exclusive interviews with legendary All Blacks players such as [...]
Ian Kirkpatrick All Blacks NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST RUGBY PLAYERS – IAN KIRKPATRICK Ian Kirkpatrick, known as Ian Kirkpatrick All Blacks legend, was born on May 24, 1946. He grew up in a farming community and started playing rugby at the age of 10. Attending King's College in Auckland, Kirkpatrick excelled in multiple sports. In 1964, he [...]
