In this Sports Geek episode, Sean Callanan chats with Avan Lee, CEO of Hurricanes Rugby.

On this podcast, you'll learn about:

  • Continued success of the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby
  • The vital role of grassroots connections and fan engagement in growing the game
  • The impact of women's Sports on creating a fanbase
  • The importance of community and giving back through philanthropy
  • Why attitude and personality are critical in sports
  • What Sean is planning as keynote topics for 2024
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