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The Auckland Wayne was on the Carlaw Heritage Trust and
Rugby League its prudent investments will ensure the
Board of Directors financial sustainability of Auckland Rugby
and staff are League forever. Prior to his elevation to
shocked and deeply Chairman of the Auckland Rugby League,
saddened by the tragic loss Wayne had served as a Director for 5 years.
in a diving accident of one of Rugby Leagues Those that knew Wayne will tell you he was
favourite sons and recently elected ARL determined, competitive, very focused,
Chairman Wayne Urquhart on the afternoon enjoyed helping people, lived life to the full
of Wednesday 23 December, 2015. and did everything at full throttle. Only last
Wayne’s contribution to our great game from year he had a hip replacement and was back
playing as a little fella until recent times refereeing soon after. He loved adventure
spans 50 years. After hanging up his boots and diving was a real passion. Although 60
from playing he took up refereeing and years old is way too young to leave this
ended up becoming Chairman of the world, he left us doing something he loved.
Auckland Rugby League Referees Our thoughts and deepest sympathy goes
Association. Wayne was very proud of his out to Wayne’s soulmate, partner and wife of
contribution to the financial stability of the close on fifteen years, Jo Clayton, and of
Referees Association. course Wayne’s family and friends.
Wayne was also Chairman of the Ponsonby This is an extremely sad time for the whole of
Rugby League Clubs Trust. He was Chairman the Rugby League fraternity.
of Akarana Zone and he felt huge progress
regarding dialogue and communication was
being made between that Zone, Counties
Manukau Zone and the A.R.L, due to the
quality of Directors being attracted to all
levels to the game in Auckland.
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