Career
After studying English at the University of Oxford, he worked as a journalist for Radio New Zealand and Capital Television. His early rugby career included playing for England Schoolboys (1990), New Zealand Under 19s (1991), New Zealand Colts (1992), Marist Street Pats (1992-1997), Oxford University (Blue, 1992–1994) and Wellington Lions (1994-1996). In 1996 he turned professional, playing for French clubs Racing (Racing Club de France) (1997–2000), Perpignan (United States of America Perpignan) (2000–2003), and Montpellier (Montpellier Hérault Remote Control) (2003–2006).
Currently a freelance journalist, he has been published in The Observer, The Sunday Telegraph, Financial Times, The Times, The Evening Post, The New Zealand Listener, L"Equipe and Le Monde.
