Two All Blacks greats are behind a new initiative to develop players at Counties Manukau off the field with Jonah Lomu and Kieran Read now having university scholarships in their name. Through Counties Manukau rugby, Jonah Lomu and Kieran Read now have university scholarships in their name. Source: 1 NEWS | Sky The AUT scholarships in their names ensuring excellence off the...
We are excited to announce our Jonah Lomu Boarding Scholarship at Rotorua Boys High School. The legacy of rugby great Jonah Lomu will live on at Rotorua Boys’ High School, with the school being selected as the only secondary school in New Zealand to provide a newly launched scholarship in his name. The Jonah Lomu Scholarship, launched by his wife Nadene and his sons Brayley and Dhyreille, is a...
Growing up, David Kolibasoga looked up to Jonah Lomu as a hero. As a Fijian boy, seeing someone he could relate to become a legend in the sport David also wanted to pursue a career in, was inspiring. Knowing Lomu had overcome many challenges in his life was both relatable and encouraging. “I watched him quite a bit when I was younger, I wanted to be like him,” the Year 11 Raukura student...