Phillip Borell

Dr Phil Borell (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Apakura) is a career academic as well as being a father, husband, rugby league trainer/coach, and aspiring DIY aficionado.

Phil has been a lecturer at the University of Canterbury since 2008 and has designed and delivered courses in Māori and Indigenous Studies and the Bachelor of Sport. His recent research has been dedicated to Māori and Pasifika identities in professional sport, modern Polynesian masculinities and the aspirations of Māori and Pasifika youth in their quest for professional sporting careers with a focus in rugby league.