Connor Garden-Bachop, a New Zealand rugby star who played for the Highlanders and the Māori All Blacks, died Monday after a "medical event," officials said. Garden-Bachop was at a relative’s home in Fendalton, New Zealand, when he suffered the incident, Christchurch police said. He will be remembered as dynamic young player and popular teammate amongst the Māori All Blacks, Highlanders and Wellington. "Connor was a fantastic young player, an exciting New Zealand age-grade representative and a proud Māori All Black," New Zealand Rugby said in a statement. "Wherever he played, he was a committed and popular teammate with infectious energy and someone who could light up the room.

Source: Fox News June 18, 2024 18:00 UTC