Rugby player in ICU after collapse at Masters

A rugby player has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after collapsing during a match at the World Masters Games.

The player collapsed during a game between Ponsonby and Pakuranga at Lloyd Elsmore Park in East Auckland yesterday afternoon.

St John spokeswoman Jennifer Porter said a man in his 40s was taken to Middlemore Hospital.

It is understood a Ponsonby player collapsed.

A Middlemore Hospital spokeswoman said the man was in a critical condition in intensive care.

Members of the Pakuranga team formed a guard of honour as the Ponsonby players left the field, which was then reciprocated. The match was not completed.

Ponsonby director of rugby Nathan Kemp told the New Zealand Herald he was not in a position to comment.

World Masters Games 2017 and the Pakuranga United Rugby Club have been contacted for comment.

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