Three rugby players from Oakland, plus a close friend, died tragically in a car accident as they drove back to California after the USA 7s Las Vegas Invitational this past weekend. 

The accident killed four of five in the car, with the fifth, also an Oakland rugby player, in the hospital.

All four dead teenagers were in a reggae band Valufa.

David "Momo" Moa, No. 8 for the Oakland Warthogs when they won the NorCal Youth Varsity Silver Division in 2011. He was the son of David Moa of the Oakland Barbarians Men's Team. Momo was attending and playing football at Laney College.

Soasi "George" Moa, tighthead prop for the 2011 Warthogs and son of Lani Moa of the Oakland Barbarians Men's Team. A joyful, likable young man.

Rachel Fisi'iahi played front row for the Alameda Riptide team in the 2010-11 season and was a student at CCSF.

Malia Moa was David Moa's youngest sister. She was a Senior at Castlemont High School, in Oakland. 

In addition to the death of these four, Hunter Halatoa was injured and in a coma, but is reportedly out of the coma and still recovering in hospital care.

The devastated families are now facing huge funeral costs. The Oakland rugby community is asking for donations to help pay for the funerals for these four young people.

Facebook Pages for the Families and team :

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/4-Oakland-Angels/568379326507904

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Oakland-Warthogs-Youth-Rugby-Program/168367686509947

How to donate :  Donations will be accepted through March 15, 2013. 

A. Visit this link at Go Fund Me and hit the Donate button. 

B. Contact Ryan Burke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to send a check.

Donations are not tax deductible because the funds will go to individuals, not the public.

A memorial service is expected to be held on weekend of 2/23/13.  Details as they become available will be uploaded on facebook pages noted above and www.oaklandwarthogsrfc.com