I reflect on Season 2 of TUTT including:- My network and the ability to get some legends to talk about their pathways to success in sport and also in life after in business.- The issue of life after sport for athletes is real. I was able to t

Ep 27 Dan Carter 3x International Rugby Player of the year, 2x World Cup winner, Most capped All Black fly-half of all time, Scorer of the most points in International rugby, Businessman and Entrepreneur.

Jun 9th, 2022 1h 8m

What an honour to have the All Black and rugby great, Dan Carter on the podcast.Dan shared some insight into his time with the Blues and what he saw there and how he was able to add value to the young leadership group which put improved habits

Ep 26 Keven Mealamu - 2 time Rugby World Cup Winner, 132 Test All Black, 164 Games for the Blues - winning a Super Rugby title in 2003, Co-owner of FIT60 gym with wife Latai, Budding Professional Boxer plus much more.

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 9m

Great to chat with an old friend - it’s been a while.Kevie let us in on his motivation for the next stage of his life. He’s getting into the ring for the first time. Something he’s wanted to do for a long time and something he “didn’t want to

Ep 25 Benji Marshall - Captained the Kiwis Rugby League team a record 25 times, 2008 Rugby League World Cup winner, NRL Premiership winner, Golden Boot recipient for Best Player in the World, TV Personality with his own show, West Tigers Ambassador.

May 26th, 2022 1h 2m

Hugely honoured to have the legendary Benji Marshall in his first-time as a guest on any podcast. You soon see why Benji has turned to Television since retiring from Rugby league in 2021. He is a natural storyteller and it was sound advice fr

Ep 24 Ruben Wiki - Kiwi Rugby League Legend, Captained the Kiwi's 18 times, Grand Final winner with the Canberra Raiders, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and owner of Wiki Workz gym with wife Santa

May 12th, 2022 1h 21m

Great to catch up and reminisce about old times with Rugby League Legend Ruben Wiki.We talk about our early years in playing against each other for our childhood clubs, Ruben with Ōtāhuhu and myself with Wainuiomata and then together with the

Ep 23 - Saia Fainga'a. Former Wallaby and Rugby World Cup squad member. Super Rugby Champion with the Queensland Reds, Managing Director of 100% indigenous owned and operated companies; Moonyah Services, Moonyah Workforce, and Madji Furniture.

May 5th, 2022 1h 3m

A great story that started at a young age. Saia tells me that he signed with the Brumbies Academy at 14 years and 9 months old and was training with Wallabies greats George Gregan, Stephen Larkham and George Smith.He lets us know how his Abor

Ep 22 Jeremy Christie - Former All White, Wellington Phoenix, Tampa Bay Rowdie and 2011 FIFA World Cup squad member. Now a Co-founder of FC Highland, a youth Soccer Club which runs skills programmes in Orlando, U.S.A

Apr 28th, 2022 1h 3m

Talking to former All White Jeremy Christie was a really refreshing chat, hearing about his journey from Whangarei and around the world to settling in Orlando, USA for the time being.He talks about growing up in Northland and playing soccer as

Ep 21 Charles Piutau - All Black, Wasps, Ulster, Bristol, Tonga and and co-founder of RuggerNFT's.

Apr 21st, 2022 57m 54s

It was great to connect with Charles again since the last time we talked was in my role as Blues Coach and having one last chat with him before he decided to back himself and go overseas to Wasps and Ulster in Europe.He shares about the decisio

Ep 20 Sulu Tone - Fitzpatrick - Played her first test for New Zealand Netball's Silver Ferns when she was 19. Has won 3 ANZ Premierships with 3 different teams. Captain of the Auckland Mystics. Co-founder of Gray Builders Ltd.

Apr 7th, 2022 1h 5m

A very honest and open conversation with current NZ Netball Silver Fern and Auckland Mystic Captain Sulu Tone - Fitzpartick.It was great to hear her story of growth, resilience, determination, and discovery as she takes us through her journey.

Ep 19 Codie Taylor - 66 Test All Black and member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning squad. A Centurion for the Crusaders and a vital pillar in their 5 consecutive championships. A co-founder of Eclips3, a sports recovery drink company

Mar 31st, 2022 59m 19s

Great to catch up with Codie and hear him talk about his younger days and growing up in Australia. Then returning to Levin, NZ before going off to Fielding High for his last years of school. Going from Fielding into the Canterbury Academy, fo

Ep 18 - Stephen Donald kicked the winning penalty that won New Zealand the Rugby World Cup on home soil in 2011 and his story of the build-up called "The Kick" was made into a movie! He's now launched drinks brand "GRINS".

Mar 24th, 2022 56m 20s

It's always good to catch up with Beaver and chat about old times and new. We talk about his new business venture with a couple of old All Black and Chiefs team-mates, GRINS, and what the future holds for them.He shares his career-high, of kic

Ep 17 Sonny Bill Williams - Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, 2x Rugby World Cup Winner, 2x NRL Premiership winner, Olympian, Bachelors Degree holder, Dedicated family man and Muslim.

Mar 17th, 2022 50m 40s

It's always good catching up with Sonny Bill and seeing what new ceilings have been broken in his life. This time when we caught up he had just come off a 5-week training camp in Ireland and England with none other than the Heavy-Weight Champi

Ep 16 Melodie Robinson - Former Black Fern & Black Ferns Sevens player, x2 Rugby World Cup Winner, 1st Women rugby commentator and host on Sky TV, TVNZ General Manager - Sports & Events and Founder of The Wonderful Group

Mar 3rd, 2022 50m 16s

It's a huge honour to have on the show this week, Melodie Robinson.Mel played for the Black Ferns from 19996 to 2002 winning 2 World Cups and also represented the Black Ferns Sevens. Not bad for someone that didn't start playing until she star

Ep 15 Lusiano Afeaki - Former Hong Kong Rugby International. Co-Owner of the first UFC Gym in Australia and current Co-Owner of Crunch Fitness Gym with 18 sites across New South Wales and Victoria. Proud of his Tongan Heritage and his family.

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 27m

It was great to catch up with my old friend Luch on the podcast and talk about his path from Tonga to New Zealand (Petone), Hong Kong to Australia, and how his life took some unexpected turns along the way. He shares how he first felt about N

Ep 14 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck - National Rugby League Premiership winner, Dally M Medal winner, Captain and Property Investor, Metaverse enthusiast and Family Man

Feb 17th, 2022 59m 40s

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has had a glittering career, winning a Rugby League Premiership with the Sydney Roosters plus many awards as an individual including the Dally M Fullback of the Year and the Dally M Medal award, which is for the Best Player

Ep 13 Eugene Bareman Co-Founder and Head Trainer at City Kick Boxing. Two time Coach of the Year and Head Coach of UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Kai Kara-France, Brad Riddell, Shane Young plus many more.

Feb 10th, 2022 1h 13m

I always look forward to catching up with Eugene because I always learn something.Eugene started with kickboxing as a way to get fit for rugby when he played for the Massey Rugby Club, where his family has a long association. He then decided t

Episode 12: Tana Umaga - First All Black Captain of Pacific Island Heritage, has played over 300 games of first class rugby, coached in France and New Zealand and Co-Founder of Viktual+

Dec 20th, 2021 1h 19m

The last episode of TUTT for 2021. It's been a roller coaster last few months after stepping away from The Blues to focus on our new health and wellbeing supplements company, Viktual+, with my wife Rochelle. I'm on the other side of the podc

Episode 11: Bundee Aki - From Counties-Manukau to Connacht and onto representing Ireland Rugby. Selected to the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021, then onto beat the All Blacks for the 2nd time. We chat about it all.

Dec 9th, 2021 1h 6m

It is always good to catch up with my close friend Bundee Aki about what's going on in life and rugby.We obviously chat about his recent game against the All Blacks and how he felt after the win and what the week leading up to the big game was

Episode 10: Jonny Wilkinson - Inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016. Rugby World Cup winner with England in 2003. Played 6 Tests for the British and Irish Lions. No.1 Living Founder

Dec 2nd, 2021 1h 7m

I catch up with Jonny after he's just landed on holiday outside of England, just got into his holiday home and he's made time to chat to me after 10 years. I feel very honored! (and also why our audio is not the best, sorry!)Jonny lets us in

Episode 9: Ross Taylor - New Zealand Crickets Highest Run Scorer in Test Matches and One Day Internationals. New Zealand's Most Capped Player across all 3 formats. Only the second Samoan male to represent New Zealand in Cricket.

Nov 25th, 2021 58m 34s

I catch up with Luteru Ross Taylor. He's sitting in another quarantine hotel, this time in India before the Black Caps test series, which starts this week. He's a bit nervous as he hasn't hit a ball since he hit the winning runs against Indi

Episode 8: Jerome Kaino - Auckland, Blues and All Black Legend. Double Rugby World Cup Winner, Double Top 14 French Rugby Title Winner and European Rugby Champions Cup Winner with Toulouse. Moved into coaching at Toulouse and is Co-Founder of Mint Wear

Nov 18th, 2021 1h 1m

I got to catch up with Jerome in between his busy schedule as new Defence and Breakdown Coach of the Toulouse Espoirs (Under 23’s) and Breakdown Coach of the reigning Top 14 Champions of French Rugby.We discuss his learnings as a player and th

Episode 7: Rob Kearney played in the first Irish rugby team to defeat the All Blacks. He played for Ireland 95 times and toured twice with the British & Irish Lions. He founded Mason Alexander Recruitment and is an investor and Director at Snack Farm.

Nov 11th, 2021 57m 41s

I got to know Rob Kearney while I was in Ireland for some promotional work with Guinness. I hung out at the office of sports agent, Dave McHugh, who had leased his office from Rob. When I started my podcast I knew I wanted to speak to this man

Episode 6: Stacey Fluhler - Current Black Ferns 7's and 15's Rugby international. Olympic and Commonwealth Gold medalist. Rugby World Cup winner in 7's and 15's. Academic and Business Owner

Nov 4th, 2021 49m 35s

I had the chance to chat with Stacey before she flew out with the Black Ferns on their end of year tour. She shared the thrill of winning an Olympic Gold medal and Rugby World Cups with both 7's and 15's and also shared what she went through t

Episode 5: Lee Byrne - Ex Welsh Rugby International and British & Irish Lion to successful business owner

Oct 28th, 2021 48m 32s

I got to know Lee Byrne when he made the trip from Wales to New Zealand to pay his respects at All Black Legend, Jerry Collins' funeral. Lee and JC became close while teammates at Ospreys Rugby Club in Wales. We celebrated JC's life and gave h

Episode 4: Michael Bennett - Super Bowl winner, 3x Pro Bowler, Author, Philanthropist, Business man and Family man!

Oct 21st, 2021 54m 23s

I met Michael Bennet when he came to watch a Blues training session. He then stayed for another 3 hours and spoke to the players, staff and the CEO sharing his experiences. It speaks volumes to the man he is and his strength for connections an