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LEAGUE COMMUNITY UNITE FOR LUKE TIPENE
The Rugby League community has once again come A moment of silence was also shared for Mike Smith (Mr
together to remember Luke Tipene who died after an Bay Roskill) who passed away on Friday 19 February after
inner city incident on November 1, 2014. a long illness.
The promising 17-year-old was captain of the Akarana Four Vodafone Warriors teams, the NZ Maori squad and
under 17 rugby league team and had been contracted by one from Luke’s club Glenora featured in a three-game
the Vodafone Warriors as an NYC player for the 2015 programme at the Bears’ home ground at Harold Moody
season. Reserve in Glen Eden.
Luke was about to begin preseason training with the club Luke’s uncle Sean Wilson says he is thankful and amazed
shortly before his death. at the support and contribution to making the Luke
Glenora, the Akarana Zone, the Auckland Rugby League, Tipene Celebration “helping others” day a success.
the New Zealand Rugby League and the Vodafone “Luke would be very proud,” he said.
Warriors have continued to join forces in a day to Over $16,000 was raised which will assist aspiring and
celebrate Luke Tipene. talented youth and their families on the pathway to
The Celebration Day was held on Sunday 21 February, achieve excellence.
2016 at the Glenora Rugby League Club.
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