The Remarkable Life of Sonny Fai

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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.

Episodes

  1. Episode 2: Bethells

    01/17/2018

    Episode 2: Bethells

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole

    01/17/2018

    Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  3. Episode 1: The $20 superman

    01/16/2018

    Episode 1: The $20 superman

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
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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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