George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand. George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.
George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.

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George Simpkin, ex-Hong Kong coach who took rugby into the Chinese community, dies aged 77

  • Simpkin, whose legacy is still felt in Hong Kong to this day, died on Thursday near Hamilton, New Zealand, after a battle with cancer
  • Ex-players Stuart Krohn, Dean Herewini and Rambo Leung are among those who have paid tribute to the New Zealander

Topic |   Hong Kong Rugby Union
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Updated: 10:49pm, 7 May, 2020

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George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand. George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.
George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.
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