23 Jun 2022

John Kirwan on the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup win

From Afternoons, 2:35 pm on 23 June 2022

Our guest for today in Sporting History played an part in arguably one of our country's greatest moments in sporting history which happened 35 years ago this week. Sir John Kirwan who was of course part of the 1987 Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks team. The then 22-year old was one of breakout stars of the tournament going on to score six tries in a tournament which would help usher in the modern era of Rugby Union. He talks to Jesse about that campaign and how it was pivotal to winning back public support for All Blacks.

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