Eager to show his family the huge sand dunes where he would train, Sonny Fai organised a trip to the beach. He would die there as he lived – a hero.<p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Episode 3: A Sonny-shaped hole

The prodigiously talented Sonny Fai was tipped to be a superstar of rugby league and a New Zealand Warriors legend. On the eve of the start of pre-season training in January 2009, he made a final, fatal trip to the beach. This series investigates that awful summer afternoon and examines how he made his reputation - and his legacy.

Episode 2: Bethells