E173 | Steve Tew

Show notes | Steve Tew

0:00 The importance of a cold Steinlager Classic…and the contrast of being a lowkey pyromaniac

2:43 Men of Action: thoughts on male friendships

4:53 The life of a CEO in New Zealand sport

13:58 The beginnings of Steve Tew

22:05 The 1981 Springbok Tour

29:01 Getting a start in rugby with Canterbury

37:08 Steve Hansen and Richie McCaw

41:50 The Professor: Wayne Smith

46:48 Court sessions, and connecting with players

51:11 Missing out on the CEO role at NZ Rugby

55:04 The importance of relationships

1:04:40 Learning from losing

1:08:54 From the highs of RWC 2011 to the lows of 2016

1:19:37 Rugby and friendship

1:22:08 Thoughts on leadership

1:27:34 Professional highlights and the decision to leave NZ Rugby

1:32:27 Thoughts on women’s rugby

1:37:39 Post-rugby career at Sport New Zealand

1:41:00 Family life

1:48:10 Reflections on life

1:49:29 The Paris Olympics

1:50:51 Lessons learned over time

1:54:55 Last words from Steve, Seamus, and Steve