Grant Fox
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Grant Fox |
Occupation | Rugby Player |
Date Of Birth | Jun 6, 1962(1962-06-06) |
Age | 62 |
Birthplace | New Plymouth |
Country | New Zealand |
Birth City | New Plymouth |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Grant Fox Biography
Name | Grant Fox |
Birthday | Jun 6 |
Birth Year | 1962 |
Place Of Birth | New Plymouth |
Home Town | New Plymouth |
Birth Country | New Zealand |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Adele Fox |
Children(s) | Ryan Fox |
Grant Fox is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 6, 1962 in New Plymouth, New Plymouth, New Zealand. First five-eight who helped lead New Zealand to a victory in the first ever Rugby World Cup, in 1987.
On the inaugural World Cup winning team, he was teammates with Zinzan Brooke.
During his time with the All Blacks from 1985 to 1993, he wore the number 10 jersey (first five-eighth or fly-half), and was the main goalkicker for the All Blacks. He amassed 645 points from 46 All Black Test Matches (1 try, 118 conversions, 128 penalties, 7 drop goals). He is considered a true pioneer of the modern art of goal kicking, in particular the technicalities of leaning the ball forward, which has been adopted by world class kickers since. Many believe he is one of the greatest first five-eighths in All Black history, even though he was not a great runner with the ball in hand.
Fox was a member of the New Zealand Cavaliers which toured apartheid South Africa in 1986, following the cancellation of the official NZRFU tour in 1985. For participating in the rebel tour Fox was banned from selection in the All Blacks for three tests.
He was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Grant Fox Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Grant Fox is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Grant Fox 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended Auckland Grammar School.
Following a lengthy career for New Zealand, he began coaching for Auckland, and became a rugby commentator.
Grant James Fox MBE (born 6 June 1962) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a member of the All Blacks team that won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 158 lbs |
Grant Fox height 5 ft 9 in Grant weight 158 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Grant Fox Dating?
According to our records, Grant Fox married to Adele Fox. As of December 1, 2023, Grant Fox’s is not dating anyone.
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Fox is currently a selector with the New Zealand All Blacks (2011–present)
Facts & Trivia
Grant Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Grant Fox celebrates birthday on June 6 of every year.
What does Grant Fox do now?
Fox is now a commentator on Sky Sports, NBC Sports and in the EA Sports rugby union series.
Did Grant Fox score a try?
Fox scored 645 points in the 46 Test matches he played but only managed one try which came against Scotland in 1990. Fox played in the winning series against the British & Irish Lions in 1993 and scored a highly controversial match-winning kick in the first Test in the dying moments.
How old is Grant Fox?
60 years (June 16, 1962)
Who replaced Grant Fox?
One of New Zealand’s leading coaches, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt , is to replace former All Black Grant Fox as the All Blacks Independent Selector.
Who is Grant Fox married to?
Adele Fox