Bob Howitt is one of New Zealand's most celebrated and prolific rugby journalists and authors. He has written 16 books on the game, including the three volumes of Rugby Greats. He has collaborated with famous players, coaches and, most recently, a referee on successful rugby biographies. Among the subjets he has worked with are Sid Going, Bryan Williams, Frank Bunce and Walter Little, Laurie Mains, Graham Henry and Paddy O'Brien. In 2004 he co-authored All Black Magic which celebrated 100 years of All Black tests.