Tuggeranong Vikings Junior Rugby Community Mourns Loss of Pillar Stacey Gault, Cheer Team Stalwart and Club Matriarch

CANBERRA, Australia — The Tuggeranong Vikings Junior Rugby Union Club community is mourning the passing of Stacey Gault, a beloved and integral figure whose unwavering support and kindness shaped the club for many years. The club announced the news with “great sadness,” paying tribute to a woman whose presence was a cornerstone of the junior rugby community.

Stacey Gault obituary: Stacey Gault, a cherished matriarch of the Tuggeranong Vikings Junior Rugby Union Club, has passed away. Her family’s deep roots in the club made them a central part of its fabric, with Stacey’s own contributions radiating through her dedicated work with the cheer team and her key role in supporting the girls’ rugby team alongside her husband, Colin.

For years, Stacey was the energetic heart of the Vikings’ cheer team, where her constant encouragement and support for young players became a familiar and uplifting presence on the sidelines. Her commitment deepened when her husband, Colin, stepped up to coach the girls’ team; Stacey managed alongside him, playing a vital role in the team’s operations and morale. Colin himself is a respected club figure, having served as both a coach and assistant coach, including helping lead a junior tour to New Zealand.

The Gault family’s involvement is multi-generational, with Stacey and Colin’s children, Ryley and Charli, both having proudly played as juniors for the Vikings. Charli currently represents the club as a GenRed player, continuing the family’s legacy on the field.

In their statement, the club expressed that Stacey’s impact “will not be forgotten,” and extended its deepest condolences and support to Colin, Ryley, Charli, and the extended family. “None of us walk this path alone,” the club reminded its members, offering the support of the club community and professional services during this difficult time. Stacey Gault will be profoundly missed, remembered for the kindness and steadfast spirit she brought to every training session, game, and club gathering.