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Willie Los'e

1967 – 2022

New Zealand rugby union player

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Lived 1967 – 2022 (aged 55). Willie Los'e was a New Zealand rugby union player.

William Keith Los'e (pronounced as "low-SAY"; 22 July 1967 – 7 September 2022) was a n rugby union player who played as a lock. After retiring from playing, he worked as a radio host and TV commentator.

Early life Los'e was born on 22 July 1967, the son of Kuini and Tavake Los'e. He grew up in West Auckland and attended Kelston Boys' High School, where he was head prefect.

Playing career Los'e played three matches for the New Zealand Colts in 1988. Eight years later, he played for Tonga in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing all three pool stage matches. Los'e also played in the National Provincial Championship for Auckland, North Harbour and Marlborough. His debut for Auckland was against Otago, on 21 September 1991, at Carisbrook, in which he started as a substitute player. Los'e played in Italy, while he was studying Italian since 1989/90 to 1992/93 for Rugby Prato and for Messina Rugby.

Los'e played in Japan for Yamaha Júbilo.

Broadcasting career After retiring from playing, Los'e worked as host for The Radio Network, where he hosted Radio Sport. He went on to work as a full-time TV commentator for Super Rugby, ITM Cup and more World Rugby Sevens Series events on Sky TV.

Los'e died on 7 September 2022 in Cape Town, while in South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

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Also known as
William Keith Lose, William Keith Los'e, Willie Lose

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willie Los'e?

New Zealand rugby union player (1967-2022)

When was Willie Los'e born?

Willie Los'e was born on 22 July 1967 in Auckland.

When did Willie Los'e die?

Willie Los'e died on 7 September 2022.

What was Willie Los'e's occupation?

Willie Los'e was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Willie Los'e?

Willie Los'e was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Los'e

· Wikidata: Q43230479

· DBpedia: Willie Losʻe

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