Rugby Player, 30, Dies Days After Suffering 'Unsurvivable' Injury in Season-Opening Game

Eugene Hanna Credit: Lynn-Avon United AFC Facebook NEED TO KNOW Eugene Hanna, a rugby player in Auckland, New Zealand, died on Tuesday, May 12, after sustaining an injury in a game The 30-year-old was injured while playing for Glenora Bears' Premier Reserves in the team's season opener on May 2 Hanna also played soccer, and his team Renegades FC called him the "biggest character" and "kindest person" in a tribute New Zealand rugby player Eugene Hanna has died at the age of 30 after sustaining an injury during a game, his team has announced. Glenora Bears chairwoman Janet Hunt confirmed in a social media post that Hanna died on Tuesday, May 12, after he was injured in a game against Te Atatu Roosters 10 days before. Eugene Hanna Credit: Lynn-Avon United AFC Facebook "Eugene was a valued player in our Premier Reserves squad and although a new Bears member had good friends within the club," Hunt wrote.

"Eugene sustained an injury in the team's first game of the season against Te Atatu which was tragically unsurvivable," she added. Hunt thanked the Roosters team members who helped at the scene following Hanna's injury, as well as the EMTs and medical staff at Auckland Hospital. "To his family, friends and teammates we extend our sincere condolences," she finished.

"There are not enough words to express the unimaginable loss and grief you are feeling at this time. Forever in our hearts. " Stock photo of a rugby player with a ball Credit: Getty The New Zealand Rugby League also sent its condolences to Hanna's loved ones in a statement , calling his death "heartbreaking" and "something we never want to see happen.

" Hanna also played soccer, and his team Renegades FC posted a tribute on Instagram . "Eugene is the heartbeat of Renegades," the post read. "He was the biggest character, a brilliant player, but most importantly the kindest person.