Sid Going, known as “Super Sid,” captained the All Blacks five times and played 29 test matches, with an additional 57 appearances for the national team between 1967 and 1977.
His family shared the heartbreaking news in a touching message:
“Colleen and her family Tracey (deceased), Lea & Allan, Milton & Mel, Jared & Lijana, and Boss & Camilla announce with tremendous sadness the passing of one ‘Super Sid’, super hubby, super dad, and super G’pa, namely Sidney Milton Going on Friday, 17th May 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
“Sid will be at Lea & Allan’s home, Marlow Rd, Maromaku on Sunday, 19th May 2024 from 12 noon. A service will be held from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm for those who wish to show their love and respect and share memories.
“Sid’s funeral service will be held at the Maromaku Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marlow Rd on Monday, 20th May 2024 at 1.00 pm, and will be interred at the Maromaku Cemetery immediately after. Please scan the QR code for the funeral service program.”
Northland Rugby paid tribute to Going with a heartfelt post on social media:
“Together, from Te Kao to Mahurangi, from our North Auckland days, and across the country, we will respectfully mourn his passing, but also remember all that he has given to our game of rugby.”
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our province’s Sid Going. Together, from Te Kao to Mahurangi, from our North Auckland days, and across the country, we will respectfully mourn his passing, but also remember all that he has given to our game of rugby. pic.twitter.com/kGMD6oqLaq
— Northland Rugby (@RugbyNorthland) May 17, 2024
