By Daily Sports on December 21, 2021
Spanish rugby international Kawa Leauma has tragically died following an accidental fall.
The 32-year-old lock forward is believed to have fallen from a building, suffering severe head injuries.
He underwent emergency surgery, but died in hospital following a match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam
"We regret to announce the death of Kawa Leauma," confirmed Spain's Rugby Federation.
The Federation declined to give more information "at the express wish of his wife", after her husband "suffered a freak accident".
Leauma played for Samoa's under-20s and a number of Auckland clubs before switching his allegiance to Spain. where he joined first division club Ordizia.
He made one unofficial appearance for Spain but was left out of the 52-7 victory in Amsterdam, a World Cup qualifier, because of questions over his eligibility.
"Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Spain international Kawa Leauma," tweeted former England captain and World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont.
"My thoughts are with his teammates & family at this difficult time." (BBC)
•PHOTO: Kawa Leauma
Source Daily Sports
Posted December 21, 2021
You may also like...
Itauma vows to change boxing after crushing Franklin...
Osimhen: Beating Yekini’s Record Is Achievable
Enyimba ease past Kano Pillars to record 1-0...
Man City offers Chidiebere Nwakali new contract
Arsenal Boosted by Lacazette Ban Reduction
NWPL Super 4: We Are Here To Fight...
D’Tigress begin US tour with historic Sparks clash
Tinubu congratulates basketball star Anosike on NBL title, MVP award in China
NSC announces UK trials for diaspora athletes
Adams calls for urgent reset in Nigerian football
Playing for Nigeria felt like playing for Real Madrid – Arokodare
Playing for Nigeria felt like playing for Real Madrid – Arokodare
NFF opens talks with Osula over Eagles switch
Brume, Okezie join global stars for Kip Keino Classic
NPFL confirms May 24 season end date
NCF proposes elite cricket league
Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup — Report
Gala intensify Osimhen’s special recovery plan
Most Read
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,727 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,051 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (52,984 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,575 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,504 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,403 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,254 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,800 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (50,988 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,497 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,912 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,375 views)