Willie Los’e Biography – Willie Los’e Wiki
Willie Los’e was a Tongan rugby union player who played as a lock. After retiring from playing, he worked as a radio host and television commentator. He 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. He also played in the National Provincial Championship for Auckland, North Harbour, and Marlborough. He played in Japan for Yamaha Júbilo.
After his retirement from playing, Los’e worked as the 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. He went to study at Kelston Boys’ High School, where he was head prefect.
Willie Los’e Age
His birth name was William Keith Los’e. He grew up in West Auckland. He was born on July 22, 1967, in Auckland, New Zealand, and died on September 7, 2022, in Cape Town, while in South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. He was 55.
Willie Los’e Family
He was married and is survived by his two children. His family stated that captaining Tonga had been a career highlight.
Willie Los’e Death
He died on September 7, 2022, in Cape Town, while in South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. He was 55. Los’e – who died in South Africa where he was due to commentate the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament – played for the New Zealand under-21 side and later captained Tonga at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, playing all three pool games.
In a statement, his family said he was “a proud West Aucklander”. “The Los’e whānau would like to thank Karl Te Nana, Bailey Mackey, and World Rugby boss Steve Jamieson for contacting us directly from South Africa this morning relating to the sudden passing of our brother Willie. We ask that as a whānau, we be given time to process and work through our devastating loss and the logistics of repatriation of our brother, father, uncle, and son home. We are awaiting details from Cape Town.
“Thanks to Steve Jamieson who has spoken to the New Zealand High Commission, who will be heading to Cape Town tomorrow to help with the repatriation of Willie’s body to bring him home to Aotearoa. We as a whānau are thankful to all Willie’s friends from around the world who have sent their condolences and support. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.”
Willie Los’e Cause of Death
He died on September 7, 2022, in Cape Town, while in South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens. New Zealand reports that Los’e died as a result of “a medical issue.”
Willie Los’e Instagram
He was active on his Twitter handle @willielose.
