Grant Fox
Grant's first class rugby career spanned more than a decade with his Auckland debut in 1982 and New Zealand in 1984. He was considered a master tactician and the accuracy of his kicking ability is legendary. He retired from test rugby in 1993 as the greatest points scorer in the history of New Zealand rugby.
He dominated the All Black first five eighths position in the late 1980s through to the mid 90s, and was one of the most potent scorers in all test history
His ability as a team player both on and off the field was recognised on 'This is Your Life' in 1994.
In June 1999 Grant was appointed as assistant coach to the Auckland NPC team. Fox remained an integral part of his Auckland club, involved at a coaching level and sharing in their success in the 1999 and 2002–2003 NPC seasons. He went on to became a commentator on Sky Sports, NBC Sports and in the EA Sports rugby union series
The highlight of Grant's career was winning the inaugural Rugby World Cup with New Zealand in 1987, a victory based in part on his accurate kicking.
In the 1995 New Year Honours, Grant was awarded an MBE, for services to rugby.
He retired after the 1993 domestic rugby season during which he had a leading role in tests against the British Isles, Samoa and Australia.
Grant remains prominent in rugby. His company specialises in ground signage, he is frequently an informative television comments man. Grant works closely with New Zealand Rugby as an All Black selector.
Grant's presentations are an amusing, rugby related and very well received. Rather than present Grant prefers to be interviewed by the MC or takes questions on any aspect of his career from the audience. Nothing is off limits !
These days Grant prefers to take a back seat to son Ryan who is a world class golfer. Grant is his caddy.
As at June 2015 Ryan was the top New Zealand golfer in the world and in July 2015 made the cut in his first major PGA event, the Open, in Scotland.
In September, 2015 Grant left the All Blacks for the 2015 RWC in the UK, returning as back to back World Chamions and three time winners.