Australia bids final farewell to Hughes
But it was his mother Virginia’s uncontrollable grief and his father Greg’s tears as he carried his son’s coffin that really drove it home.
He was a son. He was a brother. He was a cousin. He was a friend.
Try from €1.50 / week
SUBSCRIBEBut it was his mother Virginia’s uncontrollable grief and his father Greg’s tears as he carried his son’s coffin that really drove it home.
He was a son. He was a brother. He was a cousin. He was a friend.
Already a subscriber? Sign in
You have reached your article limit.
Annual €130 €80
Best value
Monthly €12€6 / month
Introductory offers for new customers. Annual billed once for first year. Renews at €130. Monthly initial discount (first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12 a month. Ts&Cs apply.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Newsletter
Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00 PM
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 9:00 PM
© Examiner Echo Group Limited