A drainlayer by trade, Ranger has been working in construction after his pro rugby career.
Home / Sport / BoxingChristopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·6 Aug, 2026 03:01 AM4 mins to readSport Headlines | Thursday, August 6, 2026.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.After a successful rugby career spanning almost two decades earned him six tests for the All Blacks and established him as a cult figure, Rene Ranger was happy to fade out of the spotlight.
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