Zac Guildford

Biography

Zachary Robert Guildford is a retired New Zealand professional rugby union winger. Known for his exceptional speed, he played for the Hurricanes and Crusaders in Super Rugby, Hawke's Bay provincially, and earned 10 Test caps for the All Blacks between 2009 and 2012, winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup. His high-profile career was heavily impacted by off-field battles with alcohol, gambling addiction, and legal troubles. After receiving an ADHD diagnosis, he focused on rehabilitation and co-founded The Broken Movement, a mental health initiative helping men overcome trauma and addiction.