Zinzan Brooke

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zinzan Brooke
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1965(1965-02-14)
Age	59
Country	New Zealand
Horoscope	Aquarius

Zinzan Brooke Biography

Zinzan Brooke is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on February 14, 1965 in New Zealand. Number eight, who played at both the club and state levels for Harlequins and Auckland.

One of his brothers, One of his brothers, Robin Brooke, also played for Auckland and for New Zealand. also played for Auckland as well as New Zealand.

Brooke was a founding player of the Southerners Sports Club (Bangkok), playing in the inaugural side in 1994 against Taradale RFC. In 1995 he published his autobiography Zinny: The Zinzan Brooke story, written with Alex Veysey.

Brooke is considered one of the best number eights to have ever played for the All Blacks. He had the running and kicking skills of a backline player which made him extremely mobile and agile as a forward. He once kicked a 48-metre drop goal during a 1995 Rugby World Cup match, one of three he scored in test matches.

Two of his brothers are also well-respected rugby players.

Zinzan Brooke Net Worth

Zinzan Brooke is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zinzan Brooke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Mahurangi College where he learned rugby.

From 1987 to 1997, he played international for New Zealand. He scored 89 points in his 58 caps.

Zinzan Valentine Brooke MNZM (born Murray Zinzan Brooke on 14 February 1965; his name was changed by deed poll) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer who played at number eight. He has two other brothers who also played rugby at representative level: Marty, who played for Auckland and Southland; and Robin, who played lock for Auckland and New Zealand.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Zinzan Brooke height 6 ft 3 in Zinzan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Zinzan Brooke Dating?

According to our records, Zinzan Brooke married to Alison Brooke. As of December 1, 2023, Zinzan Brooke’s is not dating anyone.

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Brooke suffered head trauma in May 2007 while falling out of a taxi in the Spanish town of Elche, though the circumstances are unclear.

Facts & Trivia

Zinzan Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Zinzan Brooke celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

In 2011, while back in New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Brooke was inducted into the TVNZ This Is Your Life wall of fame. His family joined him from England at the Auckland Viaduct for the live show. Special guests included his four brothers, Buck Shelford and Michael Jones.

Top Facts about Zinzan Brooke

1. Zinzan Brooke is a former New Zealand rugby union player.
2. He played as a number 8 for the All Blacks.
3. Brooke earned 58 caps for New Zealand.
4. He scored 17 tries in his international career.
5. Brooke played in three Rugby World Cups (1987, 1991, and 1995).
6. He was part of the winning team in the inaugural Rugby World Cup.
7. Brooke is known for his famous drop goal against England in 1995.
8. He also played club rugby for Auckland and Harlequins.
9. Brooke was named New Zealand Player of the Year in 1994.
10. In retirement, he has worked as a commentator and coach.

What does Zinzan Brooke do now?

He now plays amateur rugby union for Windsor Rugby Club in Berkshire, England.

When did Zinzan Brooke retire?

Following an impressive career at club level with Auckland throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Brooke opted to move to the northern hemisphere to Harlequins where he played four seasons for the London side up until his retirement in 2001.

How old are Zinzan Brookes children?

That’s when the couple, who have six kids – Lucas (10), Riley (9), Macy (6), Keira (4), Eden (3) and Ruby (15 months) – decided they had little option but to declare themselves bankrupt.

Where does the name zinzan come from?

The surname Zinzan was first found in Berkshire , where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed.

Did Zinzan Brooke win a Rugby World Cup?

The Mahurangi College student was selected for the 1987 World Cup squad and played in the pool match against Argentina at the age of 22, scoring the first of his 41 tries for the All Blacks . New Zealand went on to win their first ever Rugby World Cup tournament , a feat that puts Zinzan in an extremely elite bunch.