In 2009 the Manawatu Turbos had some of the most expressive hair styles in New Zealand rugby. Winger Tevita Tafui had patches of colour among mixed afro and rats tail. Hooker Sean O’Connor grew and then cut off his rocker locks and Kurt Baker sported his trademark white tuft patch at the back. There were ...
Sky NZ rugby commentator Tony Johnson reflects on the 2009 New Zealand NPC rugby competition. Best all around: Karl Haitana, Northland
PersonalitiesThis year’s New Zealand NPC rugby competition has a lot of players sporting beards. RugbyHair are keen to find out how serious players are about their facial hair so we asked Jared Payne, Northland captain and Canterbury Crusader; Jack McPhee, North Harbour fullback and Northland hard man, Karl Haitana. Not everyone is a fan of ...
Hair TrendsMany of New Zealand’s professional rugby players are sporting facial hair this season. All Black lock, Jason Eaton started things off back in 2007 when he progressed from a pretty serious pair of sideburns to the full Jesus beard. In 2009 we are seeing a new breed. Natural Karl Haitana (Northland) Jack McPhee (North Harbour) ...
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