New Zealander Sports Legends
The greatest new zealander sports people of all time — across 12 sports.
🏀 Basketball
🏃 Athletics
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Tom Walsh
Shot Put
2017 world shot put champion, most decorated World Indoor athlete.
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Peter Snell
Middle Distance Runner
Triple Olympic champion, 800m/1500m world record holder.
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John Walker
Middle Distance Runner
First man to break 3:50 for the mile, 1976 Olympic champion.
🏏 Cricket
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Daniel Vettori
Bowler
New Zealand left-arm spinner and long-serving captain who became the country's leading Test…
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Daryl Mitchell
All-rounder
New Zealand all-rounder known for his reliable middle-order batting and useful medium pace.
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Devon Conway
WK/Batter
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, born in South Africa, known for his composed technique at the top…
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Kane Williamson
Batsman
Kane Williamson is a New Zealand batter and long-serving captain celebrated for his technique and…
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Kyle Jamieson
Bowler
Kyle Jamieson is a New Zealand fast bowler whose height and bounce made him a standout performer in…
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Martin Crowe
Batter
Martin Crowe was a New Zealand batter widely regarded as the country's finest before Kane…
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Richard Hadlee
All-rounder
Sir Richard Hadlee was a New Zealand all-rounder widely regarded as the country's greatest…
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Ross Taylor
Batter
Ross Taylor was a New Zealand middle-order batsman and former captain who became the country's…
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Suzie Bates
Batsman
Suzie Bates is a New Zealand batter and former captain, one of the leading run-scorers in women's…
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Tim Southee
Bowler
Tim Southee is a former New Zealand fast bowler and national captain who became just the third New…
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Tom Latham
WK/Batter
Tom Latham is a New Zealand opening batsman and wicketkeeper who has captained the national Test…
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Trent Boult
Bowler
Trent Boult was a New Zealand left-arm fast-medium swing bowler and key member of the team that won…
🏉 Rugby Union
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Aaron Smith
Scrum-half
Aaron Smith is a New Zealand scrum-half regarded as one of the greatest number 9s in rugby history…
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Ardie Savea
Flanker
Ardie Savea is a New Zealand loose forward known for his dynamic ball-carrying and defense, named…
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Beauden Barrett
Fullback
Beauden Barrett is a New Zealand back who won consecutive World Rugby Player of the Year awards and…
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Brodie Retallick
Lock
Brodie Retallick is a New Zealand lock and two-time Rugby World Cup winner, named World Rugby…
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Christian Cullen
Fullback
Christian Cullen was an All Blacks fullback renowned for his try-scoring instincts, once one of the…
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Codie Taylor
Hooker
Codie Taylor is a New Zealand hooker and mainstay of the All Blacks front row, part of the 2015…
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Colin Meads
Lock
Colin Meads, nicknamed "Pinetree," was an All Blacks lock regarded as one of rugby's greatest ever…
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Conrad Smith
Centre
Conrad Smith was a New Zealand centre who partnered Ma'a Nonu in a famed midfield combination,…
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Dan Carter
Fly-half
Dan Carter is widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-halves ever, the all-time leading points…
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Dane Coles
Hooker
Dane Coles was one of the most dynamic hookers in world rugby, known for his ball-handling and…
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Fiao'o Faamausili
Hooker
Fiao'o Faamausili is a former Black Ferns hooker and captain who won four Women's Rugby World Cup…
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Jeff Wilson
Winger / Fullback
Jeff Wilson, nicknamed "Goldie," was a prolific All Blacks wing/fullback and rare dual…
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Jonah Lomu
Wing
Jonah Lomu was a powerful New Zealand winger who became rugby's first global superstar, terrorizing…
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Josh Kronfeld
Flanker
Josh Kronfeld was a standout All Blacks openside flanker during the mid-to-late 1990s, part of the…
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Kieran Read
Number 8
Kieran Read was an All Blacks captain and number eight who won back-to-back Rugby World Cups and…
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Ma'a Nonu
Centre
Ma'a Nonu is a New Zealand centre who formed one of rugby's great midfield partnerships with Conrad…
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Michael Jones
Flanker
Michael Jones was a devastating openside flanker for the All Blacks, scoring the first-ever Rugby…
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Portia Woodman
Wing
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is a prolific Black Ferns winger who became New Zealand rugby's all-time…
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Richie McCaw
Openside Flanker
Richie McCaw is widely regarded as the greatest openside flanker ever, captaining the All Blacks to…
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Sam Cane
Flanker
Sam Cane is a hard-tackling All Blacks flanker who captained New Zealand at the 2023 Rugby World…
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Sean Fitzpatrick
Hooker
Sean Fitzpatrick was a dominant All Blacks hooker and captain who set a world record for…
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Stacey Fluhler
Wing/Centre
Stacey Fluhler (nee Waaka) is a versatile Black Ferns back who has won Olympic gold in sevens and…
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Tana Umaga
Centre
Tana Umaga was a powerful All Blacks centre who captained New Zealand and was at the centre of the…
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TJ Perenara
Scrum-half
TJ Perenara is a dynamic All Blacks scrum-half who was part of New Zealand's 2015 Rugby World Cup…
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Tony Woodcock
Prop
Tony Woodcock was a stalwart All Blacks loosehead prop who famously scored the only try of the 2011…
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Zinzan Brooke
Number 8
Zinzan Brooke was an unusually skillful All Blacks number eight, celebrated for kicking drop goals…
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Mils Muliaina
Fullback
Mils Muliaina was a reliable All Blacks fullback who won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 during a long…
🏈 Rugby League
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Benji Marshall
Five-eighth
New Zealand rugby league five-eighth famous for his flick pass and creative playmaking, NRL…
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Fullback
New Zealand rugby league fullback and former union player, NRL premiership winner with Sydney…
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Shaun Johnson
Halfback
New Zealand rugby league halfback known for his exceptional skills and creativity, representing the…
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Sonny Bill Williams
Second-row
New Zealand rugby league and rugby union player who became one of the few athletes to win World…
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Vanessa Foliaki
Wing
New Zealand rugby league player who represented the Kiwi Ferns at international level and competed…
🏁 Motorsport
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Denny Hulme
Driver
New Zealand Formula 1 racing driver who won the 1967 World Drivers' Championship and was twice…
New Zealander
Scott Dixon
IndyCar Driver
New Zealand IndyCar driver, six-time series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner, known as one…
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Scott McLaughlin
IndyCar Driver
New Zealand racing driver who dominated Supercars Championship with three consecutive titles…
🚣 Rowing
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Hamish Bond
Rower
New Zealand rower and three-time Olympic gold medalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest…
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Mahe Drysdale
Rower
New Zealand single sculls rower, two-time Olympic champion and five-time world champion, widely…
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Rob Waddell
Rower
New Zealand rower who dominated single sculls in late 1990s and early 2000s, winning Olympic gold…
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Emma Twigg
Rower (Single Sculls)
New Zealand rower who won Olympic gold in the single sculls at the Tokyo Games after finishing…
New Zealander
Eric Murray
Rower (Coxless Pair)
New Zealand rower who, alongside partner Hamish Bond, went unbeaten in 69 consecutive international…
🛶 Canoeing
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Lisa Carrington
Sprint Kayaker
New Zealand canoeist and sprint kayaker, multiple Olympic gold medalist and world champion,…
New Zealander
Ian Ferguson
Sprint Kayaker
New Zealand sprint kayaker who became the first Kiwi to win three gold medals at a single Olympics,…
🤾♀️ Netball
New Zealander
Irene van Dyk
Goal Shooter
South African-born New Zealand goal shooter who amassed 217 combined caps across two nations,…
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Laura Langman
Wing Defence/Centre
Langman overtook Irene van Dyk's cap record in 2018 and captained the Silver Ferns to the 2019…
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Temepara George
Centre/Wing Attack
George played 89 tests for New Zealand, was infamously sent off in the 2003 World Championship…
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Casey Kopua
Goal Keeper/Goal Defence
Long-serving New Zealand defender and Silver Ferns captain who won the 2019 Netball World Cup and…
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Grace Nweke
Goal Shooter
New Zealand goal shooter who set an ANZ Premiership scoring record in 2021 and was named Silver…
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Adine Wilson
Goal Shooter/Goal Attack
New Zealand international and captain who led the Silver Ferns to Commonwealth and World…
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Tania Dalton
Goal Shooter/Goal Attack
A Silver Ferns shooter from 1996-2007 who won the 2003 Netball World Championships and later became…
New Zealander
Bernice Mene
Goal Defence/Goal Keeper
Silver Ferns defender who captained New Zealand and led Southern Sting to domestic dominance in the…
New Zealander
Anna Stanley
Centre/Wing Attack/Wing Defence
New Zealand netballer and later commentator who led the Silver Ferns to gold at the 2003 World…
New Zealander
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Goal Attack/Goal Shooter
Australian-born shooter who switched to New Zealand, captained the Silver Ferns, and starred in…
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Sulu Fitzpatrick
Goal Keeper/Wing Defence/Goal Defence
New Zealand international defender (2011-2023) who played for Northern Mystics, Magic, Steel, Stars…
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Cathrine Tuivaiti
Goal Shooter/Goal Attack
New Zealand-born netballer who represented three different nations internationally across a career…
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Jane Watson
Goal Keeper/Goal Defence/Wing Defence
Long-serving Silver Ferns defender who captained Mainland Tactix and won the 2019 Netball World Cup.
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Maria Folau
Goal Attack/Goal Shooter
Silver Ferns shooter (2005-2019) who scored 150 Test caps, the second-most in NZ history behind…
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Waimarama Taumaunu
Goal Defence
Silver Ferns player 1981-1991 and captain in her final three seasons, part of the team that won the…
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Leana de Bruin
Goal Defence/Goal Keeper
Played 34 Tests for South Africa before moving to NZ in 2000; went on to earn 104 Test caps for the…
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Gina Crampton
Wing Attack/Centre
Silver Ferns midcourter and former national captain who was a key member of New Zealand's 2019…
New Zealander
Karin Burger
Wing Defence/Goal Defence
South African-born defender who became a Silver Ferns World Cup winner in 2019 and was named…
New Zealander
Maia Wilson
Goal Shooter/Goal Attack
Made her Silver Ferns debut in 2016 and became a regular international shooter, later playing for…
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Filda Vui
Goal Shooter/Goal Attack/Wing Attack
A three-time ANZ Premiership winner with the Mystics who finally earned her Silver Ferns test debut…
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Sandra Edge
Centre/Wing Attack/Wing Defence
New Zealand midcourter and former Silver Ferns captain who won the 1987 Netball World Cup and was…
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Noeline Taurua
Goal Attack/Wing Attack
New Zealand goal attack/wing attack who played 34 Tests for the Silver Ferns before becoming one of…
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Rita Fatialofa-Patolo
Wing Attack/Goal Attack
Samoan-born New Zealand wing attack/goal attack who helped the Silver Ferns win the 1987 World…
New Zealander
Lesley Rumball
Wing Defence/Centre
New Zealand midcourt defender who played 109 Tests, co-captained the Silver Ferns, won the 2003…
New Zealander
Donna Wilkins
Goal Shoot/Goal Attack
New Zealand shooter who represented the Silver Ferns and Tall Ferns, winning World Championship…
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Belinda Colling
Goal Attack/Wing Attack
New Zealand attacker who played for the Silver Ferns at major tournaments before also representing…
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Leilani Read
Goal Shoot/Goal Attack
New Zealand shooter who represented the Silver Ferns during the 1990s and was part of medal-winning…
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Jenny-May Clarkson
Centre/Wing Defence/Wing Attack
New Zealand midcourter who represented the Silver Ferns and later became a television presenter and…
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Jodi Brown
Goal Attack/Goal Shoot
New Zealand shooter who returned to the Silver Ferns after motherhood and played at World Cup and…
New Zealander
Liana Leota
Wing Attack/Centre
New Zealand midcourter who won Commonwealth gold with the Silver Ferns and became known for dynamic…
New Zealander
Joline Johansson
Goal Defence/Wing Defence
New Zealand defender who represented the Silver Ferns and was part of the 2003 World…
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Anna Harrison
Goal Defence/Goal Keeper/Wing Defence
New Zealand defender who won World Championship and Commonwealth titles and became known…
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Katrina Rore
Goal Defence/Wing Defence/Goal Keeper
New Zealand defender and former Silver Ferns captain who won the 2019 Netball World Cup and played…
New Zealander
Te Paea Selby-Rickit
Goal Attack/Goal Shoot
New Zealand shooter who helped the Silver Ferns win the 2019 Netball World Cup and has played…
New Zealander
Bailey Mes
Goal Shoot/Goal Attack
New Zealand shooter who won the 2019 Netball World Cup with the Silver Ferns and has played across…
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Kayla Johnson
Goal Defence/Wing Defence/Centre
New Zealand defender and midcourter who won the 2019 Netball World Cup with the Silver Ferns after…
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Kelly Jury
Goal Keeper/Goal Defence
New Zealand defender who has been a key Silver Ferns circle defender and won the 2019 Netball World…
New Zealander
Phoenix Karaka
Goal Defence/Goal Keeper
New Zealand defender who won the 2019 Netball World Cup and has been a senior defensive presence…
New Zealander
Whitney Souness
Wing Attack/Centre
New Zealand midcourter known for speed and feeding, representing the Silver Ferns and winning…
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Samantha Winders
Centre/Wing Defence
New Zealand midcourter who captained Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and represented the Silver Ferns…
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Claire Kersten
Centre/Wing Defence
New Zealand midcourter who has represented the Silver Ferns and played domestically for Central…
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Julie Seymour
Centre/Wing Defence/Wing Attack
New Zealand midcourter who played 90-plus Tests, captained the Silver Ferns in two eras, and was…