Losi Filipo

One year on, Losi Filipo’s chance at redemption isn’t just for him

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The young rugby player at the centre of last year’s biggest news stories, Losi Filipo made his Mitre 10 Cup debut for Wellington last night. It’s a chance at redemption, but not just for him, writes Jamie Wall. It was a wet, greasy game last night at the grandly-named Rotorua International Stadium. The weather and … Read more

The conviction of teenager Losi Filipo is nothing to celebrate

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Congratulations, New Zealand. The court of public opinion has outdone any mere judge, delivering a punishment that reeks of knee-jerk outrage and lazy prejudice, writes Madeleine Chapman. Losi Filipo was today re-sentenced to nine months’ supervision and counselling for assault. After being discharged without conviction earlier this year, the victims spoke out to the media … Read more