Joel Lam: Famous family produces another star

The Lam name means something in rugby — and Joel Lam is carving his own path within it. After struggling to break into the professional game, Joel stepped away from rugby and switched to league to keep chasing the dream. Now, he’s back — and rising with Moana Pasifika. In this episode of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Joel opens up on: What it’s really like carrying the Lam family name Why he left rugby for league — and why he came back How he finally earned his Super Rugby opportunity This is more than a comeback story — it’s about identity, legacy, and proving you belong. 🎧 Full episodes on YouTube & all podcast platforms Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joel Lam: Famous family produces another star is an episode from Aotearoa Rugby Pod by Sky TV New Zealand.

This episode is 15:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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