St George RUGBY UNION

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We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Mal McMartin. Details of Mal’s funeral will be announced at a later date. If you have any fond memories or stories with Mal please let us know. RIP Mal 1944-2026.

Anyone recognise this one on the right??

So sad RIP Mick x

Sad news.

Michael “Kiwi Mick” Poumako passed away yesterday (Thursday 20th December).

Kiwi Mick was a wonderful supporter, an always available Golden Oldies player & a great friend to many in the rugby community.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family at this very difficult time.

Harry Maniatis
Club Secretary

Sad news with the passing of Sam Matenga, a former Berry & before that, a very long time Rockdale rugby player.

Sam was a passionate front rower as well as a team & community leader.

The Club offers Sam’s family & friends our sincerest condolences at this very difficult time.

Harry

Wow maybe they need another football team!!

Your favourite family is coming back, soon on 7plus! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

It is with great sadness that we learn the passing of Rod Hawks. Rod was a dedicated volunteer for St George Rugby often seen at home games scoring on the sideline on the team sheets, manning the BBQ etc. Rod's funeral will be held at Woronora Cemetery Sutherland, West Chapel on Friday the 18th August at 12.30pm. Our sincere sympathies are with Jenny and the family. Rod will be sadly missed.

RIP Holoua Tonga

As many of you would be aware, last week Balmain tragically lost one of its Kentwell Cup players, Holoua Tonga, when he was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident while riding to work. The entire club and community has been rocked by this tragedy. One of the more heartbreaking facts is that Holoua’s widowed wife, Natalie now faces the challenge of raising their two young children, Hugo (turning 3 shortly) and Harper (8 months old) without Holoua’s support and guidance.

Over the past 24 hours Balmain players set a target of raising $10,000 which will form an education trust account to support Natalie with future education expenses and any sporting endeavours of Hugo and Harper as they progress through school. Balmain reached that target within 24 hours, and the club is now opening this up to the wider rugby community via a crowdfunding site, as numerous clubs have been asking if they can contribute.

More information on Holoua and the fund is available both via the link below and the Balmain Rugby page. A target of $50,000 has been set.

Please give as generously as you can at the link:

www.youcaring.com/holouatonga

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