Willie Los'e

2022 - 9 - 8

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Rugby commentator Willie Los'e dies aged 55 (1 News)

Los'e died suddenly in South Africa where he was due to commentate this weekend's Rugby Sevens World Cup.

He also had multiple stints playing rugby over in Japan. As recently as last month, Los'e was part of Sky Sport’s commentary team for this year’s NPC. When he hung up us boots for good, Los'e became a media personality where he made a name for himself as a long time radio and TV broadcaster.

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'Devastating loss': Former rugby star and commentator Willie Los'e ... (Newstalk ZB)

Former rugby international and sports broadcaster Willie Los'e has died at the age of 55. Los'e - who died in South Africa where he was due to commentate t.

"He brought unique insights to rugby analysis and was especially supportive and encouraging of young staff." We are awaiting details from Cape Town. 'Devastating loss': Former rugby star and commentator Willie Los'e dies at 55

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Tributes flow after Sky Sport rugby commentator Willie Los'e dies ... (Stuff.co.nz)

All Black Frank Bunce says his former teammate, who died in Cape Town was "always happy, with a smile on his face".

Willie was a long-serving and highly-regarded member of the Sky Sport commentary team and the wider Sky family. Bunce said Los’e was the same person in the broadcasting box as he was around a rugby team. Sky said in a statement: “We are very sorry to hear that Willie Los’e passed away last night in South Africa. “I thought he was in a good space,’’ Bunce said. “Rugby has been very, very kind to me. He played up to it a bit.’’ A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. “That’s a long time ago, but he’s one of the guys I’ve kept in touch with regularly. There’s a group of us who catch up regularly, and he’s been the real driver behind that. He also played professionally in Japan for eight seasons. He also worked in radio.

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Former rugby international and sports broadcaster Willie Los'e has ... (Fijivillage)

After his playing career, Los'e was a host with Radio Sport and ZB, and a rugby commentator for Gold Sport and Sky TV. His family said captaining Tonga had been ...

Thoughts are with his Family and many friends. So many great memories on the 7s commentary circuit. We are very sorry to hear that Willie Los’e passed away last night in South Africa.

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Veteran broadcaster, former representative rugby player Willie Los'e ... (Newshub)

Lose was a regular commentator for Sky TV, and represented Tonga at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

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World Rugby 7s commentator Los'e passes on (FBC News)

The rugby world is in shock after 7s series commentator Willie Los'e passed on at the age of 55. Los'e died in Cape Town, South Africa where he was ...

The Los’e family thanked Karl Te Nana, Bailey Mackey and World Rugby boss Steve Jamieson for contacting them directly from South Africa this morning. Los’e died in Cape Town, South Africa where he was scheduled to commentate the Rugby World Cup 7s. The rugby world is in shock after 7s series commentator Willie Los’e passed on at the age of 55.

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Renowned NZ rugby commentator dies in Cape Town (News24)

Renowned New Zealand rugby commentator, Willie Los'e, has died in Cape Town.

We are very sorry to hear that Willie Los’e passed away last night in South Africa. The lock forward represented Auckland, North Harbour and Marlborough in New Zealand, while he also had a stint in Japan with Yamaha Jubilo. Willie was a long-serving and highly-regarded member of the Sky Sport commentary team and the wider Sky family.

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Rugby community mourns passing of Willie Los'e (Rugby.com.au)

World Rugby and the Rugby community has paid tribute to legendary commentator and Tongan International Willie Los'e, who passed away aged 55 on Wednesday.

"He showed many of us the way in commentary and was always smiling when he did. "Willie played provincial grade rugby in New Zealand for Auckland and North Harbour in the 1990s, as well as time spent at Yamaha in Japan during his playing career before becoming a successful and well respected TV and radio broadcaster, principally with Sky Sport NZ. "On behalf of World Rugby and the global rugby family we send our sincere and heartfelt thoughts and condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and former teammates of Willie Los’e, who sadly passed away in South Africa on Wednesday, aged 55," Sir Bill Beaumont, World Rugby Chairman, said in a statement via World Rugby.

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How did Willie Los'e die? Sky Sport rugby commentator cause of death (Medico topics)

Former rugby international and sports broadcaster Willie Los'e has died at the age of 55. Let's see Willie Los'e cause of death.

Willie was a long-serving and highly-regarded member of the Sky Sport commentary team and the wider Sky family. A great touring partner and the most stylish man in the media he will be greatly missed. Sky said in a statement: “We are very sorry to hear that Willie Los’e passed away last night in South Africa. Devastated to learn of the passing of my mate Willie Los’e. For the New Zealand Colts in 1988, Los’e participated in three games. “This is heartbreaking news, and will cast a pall over the World Sevens in Cape Town. He worked as a TV analyst and radio host after he stopped playing. In the 1990s, Los’e also played for Auckland and North Harbour at the provincial level. The lock forward represented Auckland, North Harbour, and Marlborough in New Zealand, while he also had a stint in Japan with Yamaha Jubilo. He died on 7 September 2022 in Cape Town, while in South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. We are very sorry to hear that Willie Los’e passed away last night in South Africa. He also played rugby for several years in Japan.

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