David Foster – 1966 to 2022

We are deeply saddened to learn David Foster, Canterbury Rugby Club life member has passed away, leaving behind his wife Wendy and two children James and Lucy from his previous marriage.

A member of Canterbury Rugby Club for some 30 years, David coached the Mini and Juniors when his son James was younger, played for the Zingari, and ran out with the touch rugby team in one of the social leagues. David also tended the pitches and grounds for some time, keeping them in pristine condition.

A few pints with Dave and Wendy down the pub on Friday was by far the best way to start a rugby weekend, his passion for his club was boundless as was his friendship to his rugby family, a gentle giant who could often be heard above the crowd roaring his encouragement to the team on match days. A larger-than-life character throughout the entire club, in so many ways if one individual summed up Canterbury Rugby Club, then that was Fozzie.