Brian Lima Bio

After bursting onto the international stage in 1991, Brian Lima caught the attention of many of the world’s top sides. As a result, he played domestic rugby all over the globe, including in Japan, where he represented Secom Rugguts. In the southern hemisphere, he also played Super Rugby for the Highlanders and the Blues, and played his provincial rugby with Auckland.

Meanwhile, in Europe, Brian Lima represented elite sides such as Stade Français, Swansea and Bristol. During this phase of his career, he also signed to represent Munster, but he never pulled on the team’s jersey because he picked up an injury shortly after landing in Ireland.

Brian Lima retired from rugby in 2007 and embarked on a career in coaching. However, while he was the head coach of the Samoan national team, he was accused of assaulting his ex-wife and he resigned before he was found guilty of five charges. He avoided prison for the incident and was appointed head coach of the Samoan Rugby Sevens team in 2020.