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CI rugby mourning passing of Lauaki
Monday 13 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Sione Lauaki, who passed away over the weekend, playing for the Arorangi Bears in the local league competition in 2015. 17021249
The rugby fraternity in the Cook Islands and around the globe is mourning the loss of former All Black Sione Lauaki, aged 35.
The rugby fraternity in the Cook Islands and around the globe is mourning the loss of former All Black Sione Lauaki, aged 35.
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