Rugby Hair Trends – Rats Tail
September 14, 2009 1 CommentThe Rats tail has made a comeback in New Zealand’s NPC rugby competition.
Some are combining a modest tail with an afro …
![]() Counties lock, Alepini Olosoni |
![]() Canterbury’s Nasi Manu |
Others are combining some colour …
![]() North Harbour lock, Filo Paulo |
![]() Manawatu’s Kurt Baker has more of a tuft than a tail but it’s worth pointing out |
Others follow the platted look …


The longest one so far belongs to Northland and Blues wing, Rene Ranger.






[...] Rene Ranger is a tough, quick and elusive. He has one of the most recognisable rats tails in New Zealand rugby. [...]