BEING MEN started as a collaboration between filmmaker Sarah Grohnert & New Zealand Rugby .

It is about men being comfortable with expressing their full humanity and connecting with each other on a deeper level.

Through the lens of mental wellbeing, love and relationships and masculinity, these unscripted videos deliver raw and honest conversations that challenge stereotypes and aim to inspire a culture of emotional support among men and everyone who loves them.

This project was made possible through the courage and vulnerability of strong New Zealand men.

Thank you to Akim Waengler, Angus Ta’avao (All Blacks), Anton Lienert-Brown (All Blacks), Ardie Savea (All Blacks), CJ Donaldson, Du’Plessis Kirifi (Hurricanes), Ian Leaupepe, Jack Kirifi (retired rugby player), Sir. John Kirwan (Former All Black), Josiah Tualamali’l, Kurt Baker (All Black Sevens), Louis Kereopa, Mark Ranby (Former All Black), Michael Collins (Highlanders), Nehe Milner-Skudder (Former All Black), Scott Douglas, Tiaan Falcon (Chiefs).