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Dec 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Northern Hemisphere Rugby family launch European donation site for the Jonah Lomu Legacy Trust
The Northern Hemisphere rugby family has come together to recognise the impact that Jonah Lomu had on their game both on and off the pitch by launching their own European online donation site www.jonahlomulegacyeu.com. 100% of the contributions made will go...
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Nov 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jonah Lomu public memorial details announced
Prime Minister John Key has announced details of the public memorial for Jonah Lomu. A public service will be held on Monday 30 November from 1pm to 3pm at Eden Park in Auckland. “Jonah touched people’s lives across the country and around the world,”...
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Nov 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Statement on behalf of Jonah Lomu’s family
Mervyn Quirk, father-in-law of Jonah Lomu: “We wish to thank all the people who have expressed their sympathies for our family at this incredibly difficult time. “We are truly touched by the outpouring of love for Jonah and the support for our family....
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on RIP Jonah Lomu
All Black rugby legend and first global superstar of the game Jonah Lomu has passed away. His death has shocked the Rugby World who mourn the loss of a great and humble man. A man who was taken way too soon. Lomu burst onto the scene at the 1995 Rugby World...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Golden Lions shocked by Lomu’s passing
The Golden Lions Rugby Union learnt with great sadness that All Black legend Jonah Lomu passed away in Australia on Wednesday. Lomu was one of the stars of the 1995 World Cup that was held in South Africa and that tournament catapulted him to stardom,...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union mourns the loss of Rugby legend, Jonah Lomu
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver extended condolences to the New Zealand Rugby Union, and family and friends of Jonah Lomu after the sudden passing of the legendary former All Blacks winger in New Zealand today. “I speak on behalf of the entire...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU expresses sadness at passing of Jonah Lomu
The South African Rugby Union was today deeply saddened by the news that legendary All Black wing Jonah Lomu had passed away in Auckland on Wednesday. He was 40. Jonah Lomu was the star of the 1995 Rugby World Cup tournament, held in South Africa, and...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on SANZAR MOURNS THE PASSING OF JONAH LOMU
SANZAR has paid tribute to Jonah Lomu following the sudden and devastating news of his passing in Auckland. Interim chief executive, Brendan Morris, said: “Not only was Jonah Lomu a legend of our game, he was one of those rare superstar players that...
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Nov 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby shocked at the death of Jonah Lomu
New Zealand Rugby has expressed its shock at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu. The 40-year-old All Blacks legend died in Auckland today. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said: “We’re all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah....
