League player dies after game

  • 13/07/2015
League player dies after game

A 36-year-old man has died following a game of rugby league.

Edward Heihei was found unconscious after a game in Invercargill yesterday evening, police said.

Teammates and emergency services attempted to revive Mr Heihei using CPR, but he was later pronounced dead at Southland Hospital.

His death has been referred to the coroner.

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