Brad Thorn

Brad Thorn

athlete New Zealand

Brad Thorn is a retired New Zealand rugby player and current coach, celebrated for his formidable presence as a lock and flanker. A dual rugby World Cup winner, Thorn has played for teams like the All Blacks and has had a successful club career in both rugby union and rugby league. His brief stint with Leinster in 2012 left a lasting impact, showcasing his professionalism and influence on younger players.

Born on Feb 27, 1975 (51 years old)

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New Zealand New Zealand: Brad Thorn’s career rewrote the rules of what an athlete can achieve. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Top 10 bestselling NZ books: February 7

Australia Australia: Brad Thorn discussed the potential of Payne Haas switching codes to rugby. 6

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The Sydney Morning Herald: The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And more stars may follow

New Zealand New Zealand: Brad Thorn reflects on how his father's tough love and guidance helped him become a successful athlete. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘I became a machine’: How Brad Thorn’s dad helped turn him into an All Blacks great

Ireland Ireland: Brad Thorn achieved pretty much everything over the course of his truly extraordinary career. 9

Rob Valetini Tom Lynagh Michael Lynagh Paul O Connell Joe Schmidt Mary Anne Thorn Dan Leo
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: he never played against the Lions – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brad Thorn thought Tom Lynagh had the best kicking game in Australia. 6

Joe Schmidt Johnny Sexton Andy Farrell Maro Itoje Rob Valetini Will Skelton Joseph Aukuso Suaalii Tom Lynagh James O Connor Tadhg Furlong Tom Curry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Joe Schmidt plots unlikely Lions scalp amid feeling of ‘now or never’ for Australian rugby – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Much like Brad Thorn in my day, the best players don’t just survive tough games; they change them. 8

Vince Lombardi Dan Sheehan Jacques Nienaber Ciaran Frawley Luke Mcgrath Sam Prendergast Tom Clarkson James Ryan Joe Mccarthy Jordie Barrett Rg Snyman Joe Schmidt
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If Leinster has learned anything, it’s that nothing is guaranteed. Good teams lose. – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brad Thorn was a rugby league icon in Australia and later joined Leinster. 9

Doug Howlett Damien De Allende Ruan Pienaar Steven Kitshoff Duane Vermeulen Cj Stander Jean De Villiers Bj Botha Christian Cullen Casey Laulala Rieko Ioane Jordie Barrett Rg Snyman Devin Toner Sam Prendergast Robbie Henshaw Gary Ringrose Richie Murphy Stuart Lancaster
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Although Leinster continue to defy the odds, Irish professional rugby appears to be in decline – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brad Thorn's short-term signing for Leinster revived memories during Barrett's time with the team. 5

Jordie Barrett Rg Snyman Rabah Slimani Reiko Ioane Johnny Sexton Andy Farrell Jean Kleyn Dian Bleuler Jack Crowley Robbie Henshaw Leo Cullen Caspar Gabriel
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The biggest benefit of Jordie Barrett’s signing for Leinster may be yet to come – The Irish Times