Eager to show his family the huge sand dunes where he would train, Sonny Fai organised a trip to the beach. He would die there as he lived – a hero.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Eager to show his family the huge sand dunes where he would train, Sonny Fai organised a trip to the beach. He would die there as he lived – a hero.&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Eager to show his family the huge sand dunes where he would train, Sonny Fai organised a trip to the beach. He would die there as he lived – a hero.

Episode 2: Bethells

Family tension and a club shocked to its core, the aftermath of Sonny Fai’s death was devastating. It also revealed a hitherto secret side to his personal life.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Family tension and a club shocked to its core, the aftermath of Sonny Fai’s death was devastating. It also revealed a hitherto secret side to his personal life.&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Family tension and a club shocked to its core, the aftermath of Sonny Fai’s death was devastating. It also revealed a hitherto secret side to his personal life.

Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole

Sonny Fai’s talent and attitude were obvious to anyone who saw him play – but there were significant hurdles on his way to the Warriors.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>Sonny Fai’s talent and attitude were obvious to anyone who saw him play – but there were significant hurdles on his way to the Warriors.&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sonny Fai’s talent and attitude were obvious to anyone who saw him play – but there were significant hurdles on his way to the Warriors.

Episode 1: The $20 superman

The prodigiously talented Sonny Fai was tipped to be a superstar of rugby league and a New Zealand Warriors legend. On the eve of the start of pre-season training in January 2009, he made a final, fatal trip to the beach. This series investigates that awful summer afternoon and examines how he made his reputation - and his legacy.

The prodigiously talented Sonny Fai was tipped to be a superstar of rugby league and a New Zealand Warriors legend. On the eve of the start of pre-season training in January 2009, he made a final, fatal trip to the beach. This series investigates that...

The Remarkable Life of Sonny Fai

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