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New Zealand Nicky Little is a former professional rugby union player, notably a fly-half, who holds the record as Fiji's all-time highest points scorer. After a distinguished international career spanning 71 test caps, he now focuses on rugby development and coaching.
Promotional 8th Man custom-made T-shirts featuring Nicky Little's signature and rugby career were created in partnership with Pacific Drift. Little is also associated with Pacific Drift as an aspiring casual wear logo owner.
Nick Tyrone Little, known as Nicky Little, was born on September 13, 1976, in Tokoroa, New Zealand. Despite his New Zealand birth, Little represented Fiji at international level, a country he holds nationality for through the Fiji Islands. His rugby journey began early, attending Te Awamutu College before moving into provincial rugby. Little made his first game appearance on June 15, 1996, playing for Northland against Fiji. He quickly established himself as a prominent fly-half.
Little’s professional career saw him play for several notable clubs across New Zealand, England, France, and Italy. He played for Canterbury in 1996 and North Harbour in 1998 in New Zealand provincial rugby. Subsequently, he moved to England, joining Sale Sharks in late 1999, followed by stints with Dax in France, Pontypridd in Wales, and Saracens in England from 2002 to 2006. He also played for Calvisano in Italy in 2006, followed by Petrarca Padova from 2006 to 2009, Bath from 2009 to 2010, Bristol from 2010 to 2011, Esher from 2011 to 2012, and a final return to Canterbury in 2012-2013.
His international career with Fiji began at the young age of 19, making his test debut against the Springboks in Pretoria in 1996. Little amassed 71 test caps for Fiji, scoring an exceptional 670 points, making him the Pacific region’s highest point scorer. He participated in several Rugby World Cups, including 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. A pivotal moment in his career was the 2007 Rugby World Cup, where he helped Fiji defeat Wales to reach the quarter-finals, though an injury prevented his participation in the subsequent match. After his playing career, Little transitioned into coaching, joining Canterbury Academy in 2012 and serving as an assistant coach for Fiji from 2013 onwards.
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