Howie Tamati

Howard Kevin (Howie) Tamati, MBE, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati. Tamati played for Wigan between 1983 and 1984. He played against his cousin in the final of the 1984 Challenge Cup. Tamati represented Taranaki locally before selected for the Kiwis in 1979. Tamati played a total of 50 games for the Kiwis, including 24 tests for them between 1979 and 1985. Tamati began his coaching career with the Wellington side. He then coached the New Zealand side for two years from 1992. He was replaced in 1994 by Frank Endacott. Tamati coached the Taranaki Rockets in the 1996 Lion Red Cup and the 1997 Super League Challenge...