Former Blues Super Rugby player Kurtis Haiu dies of rare bone cancer

Haiu had tried a verity of treatments including alternative therapyBlues captain Jerome Kaino said Haiu was characteristically braveFormer Blues Super Rugby player Kurtis Haiu has died from a rare form of cancer, aged 31. Haiu played 53 games for the Blues between 2006 and 2011 and 75 for provincial club Auckland before retiring because of a rare form of bone cancer. Related: ARU announces heavy loss, but unveils plan to grow rugby union We are so sad to hear the news that @SHCSport old boy and @BluesRugbyTeam Kurtis Haiu has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family. RIPSad to hear one of…