Two Auckland secondary school rugby teams paid tribute today to 15 year old Kelston Boys High rugby player Stephen Dudley, killed in a fight after rugby practice this week.
Teams from Kaipara College and Kristin School locked arms and stood silent for a minute on the pitch before kick-off in today’s 6th-grade tournament.
Dudley died of a suspected heart attack after a teammate and the player’s older brother allegedly beat him on Thursday evening at the end of rugby practice.
A 15 year old and 17 year old face assault charges, but may face more charges after police complete their initial inquries.