Well respected rugby and sports journalist.

On December 1, 2011, peacefully at Waipuna Hospice. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison. Loved father and father in law of Colin, Suzanne and Rob Hansen, Jeffrey and Alison. Loved Poppa of Isabel, Callum and Finn; Stephen; Declan and Cara and great Poppa to Peter. Special thanks to all the staff of Waipuna Hospice for all their loving care. A Celebration of Peter's life will be held at Club Mount Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Mt Maunganui on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156 Tauranga 3140 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to the Reilly family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.