A West Auckland rugby league club says one of its players has died after he was injured in his team's first game of the season.
In a Facebook post, chairwoman of Glenora Rugby League Football Club in Glen Eden, Jane Hunt, confirmed Eugene Hanna, a player in its Premier Reserves squad, died on Tuesday after he was injured during a game against the Te Atatū Roosters on May 2.
"Eugene sustained an injury ... which was tragically unsurvivable.
"Glenora Bears would like to extend its gratitude to the Te Atatu Roosters members who helped at the scene, the attending paramedics and Auckland Hospital for their care these last two weeks.
"Eugene was a valued player in our Premier Reserves squad and, although a new Bears member, had good friends within the club.
"To his family, friends and teammates, we extend our sincere condolences. There are not enough words to express the unimaginable loss and grief you are feeling at this time."
West Auckland football club Lynn-Avon United AFC shared on Facebook that the 30-year-old previously played for them.
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