Poverty Bay players, led by Shayde Skudder, perform a haka before their Heartland rugby match against Whanganui at the Damo's Day fundraiser held at Patutahi on Saturday. Each of the respective captains presented jerseys to the family of Damien Macpherson, one of three men who lost their lives in a fishing tragedy off Māhia in June. The Bay also wore a special jersey featuring Damo's name, Poverty Bay representative career details and the green colour of his club Ngātapa which hosted the event. Photo / Paul Rickard
“We wish we weren’t here, but we are.”
Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union chairman Hayden Swann summed up the atmosphere at Saturday’s “Damo’s Day” fundraising lunch and auction to support the families of the three men who died in a fishing tragedy off Māhia in June.
There were tributes, laughter and sadness as supporters packed Patutahi Community Hall in honour of Damie...
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