• The Remarkable Life of Sonny Fai

  • By: NZME
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The Remarkable Life of Sonny Fai

By: NZME
  • Summary

  • The prodigiously talented Sonny Fai was tipped to be a superstar of rugby league and a New Zealand Warriors legend. On the eve of the start of pre-season training in January 2009, he made a final, fatal trip to the beach. This series investigates that awful summer afternoon and examines how he made his reputation - and his legacy.
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Episodes
  • Episode 1: The $20 superman
    Jan 16 2018
    Sonny Fai’s talent and attitude were obvious to anyone who saw him play – but there were significant hurdles on his way to the Warriors.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 2: Bethells
    Jan 17 2018
    Eager to show his family the huge sand dunes where he would train, Sonny Fai organised a trip to the beach. He would die there as he lived – a hero.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole
    Jan 17 2018
    Family tension and a club shocked to its core, the aftermath of Sonny Fai’s death was devastating. It also revealed a hitherto secret side to his personal life.

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    23 mins

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