Nick Koster, a former back row player for Bristol and Bath, dies at age 34, here is all you need to know about him and his cause of death
Nick Koster, a former forward for the Stormers, Bath, and Bristol, tragically passed unexpectedly at the age of 34. Although the cause of Koster’s death is currently unknown, tributes have been sent from his past teams, teammates, and coaches.
Rugby player Nick Koster cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family, wife, stats
Rugby star player Nick Koster dies at the age of 34
Before making his Currie Cup debut in 2008, Koster advanced through the Western Province Academy ranks, playing for the team at the Craven Week and youth levels. He later participated in 26 games for the Stormers before joining Bath in the Premiership in 2012.
Koster played for Bath for just one season before moving on to play more than 60 times for West Country rivals Bristol the following year. With a brief statement that read, “Bath Rugby is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Nick Koster,” Bath Rugby paid respect to their former player.
Gary Gold and Andy Robinson, the previous head coaches of Bath, also paid respects. Gold was heartbroken to learn about Nick’s demise as he was one of the greatest high school rugby players ever as well as a wonderful person and friend. He expressed his sadness through his Twitter account. Robinson also conveyed his sorrow and wrote:
He was a wonderful human being who had a huge impact on me and my families’ lives with his kindness, generosity, great sense of humour and rugby ability.”
Former Bristol teammate Jamal Ford-Robinson and Koster’s former Bath teammate Matt Banahan both paid tribute to Koster, describing him as one of the kindest players to ever don the Bath shirt and as one of the most humble people they had ever met.
Who is Nick Koster?
Ralph Nicholas Köster, a rugby union player for South Africa, died on July 12, 2023 and was born on 22 February 1989. The last time he played professionally, he was a flanker or eight man for Bristol. He most recently served as Cambridge University R.U.F.C.’s captain.
The cause of Koster’s death is not known at the moment. “Bristol Bears is devastated to hear of the tragic passing of hugely-popular former player Nick Koster at the age of 34,” the Gallagher Premiership club said.
Nick Koster family
Nick Koster was a married man and had two children. He was married to Jeannie.