Brisbane’s rugby community is mourning the loss of rising Australian player Henry Page, remembered by those around him as a spirited young man who cherished his work, teammates and club.
Page, 18, played in the Easts Tigers Colts back row and was a former student of St Laurence’s College. He died on October 18.
Tributes have poured in for the apprentice electrician, while coaches have recalled his energy and enthusiasm and rival clubs have rallied behind his family and teammates.
Easts Rugby Union announced the teenager’s death in a Facebook post titled ‘FOREVER A TIGER’.
‘Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,’ the club said.
‘We extend our deepest condolences and send our love and support to all those grieving during this incredibly difficult time.’
Henry Page, 18, has been remembered as a positive and enthusiastic young man after his death on October 18
The death of the Easts Tigers Colts backrower has prompted an outpouring of tributes across Brisbane’s rugby community
Page completed his studies at St Laurence’s College in 2025 before moving into the Colts program at Easts.
Welmar du Plessis, his former First XV coach at the school, told News Corp that he often saw the teenager at training.
‘I always saw him at Easts on Friday afternoons doing extras when my little fella was training and we’d have great chats,’ he said.
‘He always had a smile on his face and was always a positive kid.’
Du Plessis later added his own message beneath Easts’ Facebook tribute: ‘Thoughts and prayers with all of Pagie’s family and friends! He will surely be missed!’
Easts Colts 1 coach Jack Richards remembered Page as someone who threw himself into every aspect of club life.
‘He was a lovely kid, an apprentice sparky who loved going to work, coming down to footy training and mucking around with his mates,’ Richards said.
Former school coach Welmar du Plessis remembered Page as a young man who ‘always had a smile on his face’
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‘He was held in such high regard.’
Page’s progress in rugby was affected by injuries, including a knee problem in Year 11 and another setback that disrupted his Colts season this year.
Even so, he stayed connected with his teams and was regarded as a strong candidate for a starting place in Colts 1 next season.
Tribute photographs showed brighter moments from his rugby journey, including celebrations after Easts’ Colts 3 premiership victory at Ballymore.
The grief has extended beyond his own club, with Brothers Rugby Club sharing a message of solidarity.
‘Our thoughts are with the player’s family, friends, teammates and everyone at Easts Rugby Club during this incredibly difficult time,’ Brothers wrote on Facebook.
‘As a rugby community, we’re reminded of the importance of looking out for one another, checking in on our mates and making sure no one feels they have to face things alone.’
Friends and supporters also left messages beneath Easts’ announcement.
‘Sending our condolences and love to all of Henrys family and friends,’ one wrote.
Another offered a simple farewell: ‘Tiger for life.’
Easts used its tribute to encourage members to stay connected throughout the year.
‘A simple message, phone call or conversation can mean more than we realise,’ the club wrote.
‘Our doors are open, and there will always be someone here to listen.’
Page is survived by his parents, Odette and David, and brother Will.
Family and friends will gather at St Laurence’s College’s Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, followed by a reception at Easts’ home ground, Bottomley Park
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