Sean Fitzpatrick
Biography
Sean Fitzpatrick is widely regarded as one of the finest rugby players ever to come out of New Zealand. Having started his career with Auckland in 1983, he made his international debut with the “Baby Blacks” against France in 1986. A year later he was a member of the All Blacks in the inaugural Rugby World Cup which New Zealand won.
In 1992, Fitzpatrick was made captain of the All Blacks, a position he held until his retirement from test rugby. Four years later, led by Fitzpatrick, the All Blacks did what no other New Zealand side had ever done – won a series in South Africa against the Springboks. This win cemented Fitzpatrick’s place among the true greats. An inspiring leader, Fitzpatrick led the All Blacks a record 51 times in his 92 test appearances.
Fitzpatrick works as a consultant and as a television commentator in the UK for Sky and ITV. He is a founding member of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and an ambassador for the Variety Club of New Zealand.
Career Highlights
| 1986 | International debut for the All Blacks against France |
| 1992 | Awarded All Black captaincy |
| 1993 | NZ defeated touring Lions |
| 1996 | 1st All Black series win over Springboks |
| 1997 | Retired from test rugby most capped All Black |
| Awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit | |
| 2001 | Inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame |
| 2002 | Inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame |
| Invited member of the World Sports Academy |
