gcreptile 10,976 Posted December 20, 2023 Aidon Davis, Exeter forward, diagnosed with lyphoma at 29: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67781261 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted December 22, 2023 On 08/03/2020 at 04:00, Sir Creep said: Former Queensland Origin star Carl Webb has been diagnosed with early onset Motor Neurone Disease. Webb, 38, played 187 games throughout his NRL career with three clubs and played in 15 State of Origin matches. Good name for ANZAC 2022. SC Carl Webb has died at 42: https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/queensland-state-of-origin-star-carl-webb-passes-away-after-battle-with-motor-neurone-disease/news-story/723f8d55bed844d38911c56cc9c8e778 Really curious case as he was still in decent shape in Octobre: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-carl-webb-motor-neurone-disease-is-he-ok-brisbane-broncos-facetoface-mnd/news-story/aac16061c12a28c8e54b28bf93362811 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted December 26, 2023 Alun Wyn Jones was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation during his Toulon medical in July, he's since had surgery https://news.sky.com/story/alun-wyn-jones-former-wales-rugby-captain-urges-sport-to-offer-heart-screenings-after-diagnosis-13036278 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 1 Mathieu Khedimi, French rugby league player has died aged 59. Obit (In French). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,611 Posted January 4 Mike Weston, capped 29 times for England, 5 times as captain, died Christmas Eve, aged 85. eta, he also played for Durham CCC in their minor county days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,417 Posted January 8 JPR Williams, who gained 55 caps for Wales and 8 for the British Lions, dead aged 74. Obituaries: BBC, Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror 5 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Thatcher said: JPR Williams, who gained 55 caps for Wales and 8 for the British Lions, dead aged 74. Obituaries: BBC One of my Granddad's favourites. He died before I was born but told my Dad that of all the players he watched in Welsh rugby since the 1930's, the very best two were JPR Williams and Gareth Edwards. A sad day today. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted January 8 Bacterial Meningitis. Was thinking it must have been sudden or a short illness as there was a picture of him at Wimbledon last summer and he looked quite well in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted January 8 On 09/01/2024 at 03:44, Thatcher said: JPR Williams, who gained 55 caps for Wales and 8 for the British Lions, dead aged 74. Obituaries: BBC, Daily Telegraph, The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror Absolute legend of the game. My first memories of watching the five nations were of him in his mud-spattered red kit and outrageous sideburns haring down the wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 9 Malcolm Price was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league player who has died aged 86. Obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted January 9 Ron Taylor has died aged 91, was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) who played for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and Southern Suburbs clubs, as well as being a representative of his state - NSW - in that sport https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2024/01/09/vale--ron-taylor/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted January 10 Duncan Hales was born in Dannevirke, New Zealand and died aged 76 on 8 Jan in the United Kingdom, was a New Zealand rugby union player, Hales represented Canterbury, Manawatu and, briefly, Hawke's Bay at provincial level, and was a member of New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1973. He played 27 games for the All Blacks, including four internationals. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/301037794/captain-from-manawats-golden-era-of-rugby-all-black-duncan-hales-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 20 Malcolm Alker, English professional rugby league footballer has died aged 45. Obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,643 Posted January 20 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: Malcolm Alker, English professional rugby league footballer has died aged 45. Obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,976 Posted January 22 1960 WC winner Bobby Greenough has died on Saturday at 84: https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/24066236.bobby-greenough-ex-warrington-wolves-great-britain-died/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 27 Peter Glynn, who played during the 1970s and 1980s, including at the representative level, and who was a part of the Saints 1976 Wembley winner, has died. He was 71. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/19086378.saints-1976-wembley-winner-peter-glynn-died-aged-71/?ref=twtrec 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted February 1 Abe Terry was born in St Helens, Lancashire died on 30 Jan aged 89, He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens, Leeds, Featherstone Rovers and Castleford as support https://www.saintsrlfc.com/2024/01/30/in-memoriam-abe-terry/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,417 Posted February 4 Barry John, fly-half who played for Wales (1966-1972) and the British Lions (1968-1971), has died aged 79. He was on the Welsh Team that won the 1971 Five Nations Championship and the British Lions squad in their successful 1971 tour against New Zealand. Another Welsh legend of the game, gone soon after JPR Williams. Obituaries: Daily Mirror, BBC, The Telegraph, The Sun, Metro, Guardian, The Times 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted February 4 10 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Barry John, fly-half who played for Wales (1966-1972) and the British Lions (1968-1971), has died aged 79. He was on the Welsh Team that won the 1971 Five Nations Championship and the British Lions squad in their successful 1971 tour against New Zealand. Another Welsh legend of the game, gone soon after JPR Williams. And just before him Brian Price as well. Clive Rowlands as well last July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 4 Heard this discussed on the radio news whilst driving with Mrs MPFC. World Rugby is investing in smart mouthguard technology, basically the standard mouthguards have computer chips on board that'll give in the moment data on impacts and other incidents likely to have a bearing on head injuries. The idea is to make the game safer and get away from the early onset dementia and the like. The pair of us were speculating about what happens if the incoming information makes it so obvious that rugby is so unavoidably dangerous that brain damage is near enough guaranteed. The real problem in the union code has come since professionalism. The size of the players, the amount of training and the tonnage of collisions have increased significantly from that point. Human skulls and the rules of the game haven't noticably changed. https://www.world.rugby/news/875212/world-rugby-integrates-smart-mouthguard-technology-to-the-head-injury-assessment-as-part-of-new-phase-of-global-player-welfare-measures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonScott 122 Posted February 4 49 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: And just before him Brian Price as well. Clive Rowlands as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,611 Posted February 5 I'm surprised to discover that Barry John has never been selected for the DDP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted February 5 For me the triumvirate of rugby legends are Gareth Edwards, JPR WIlliams and Barry John. Hopefully Gareth still has several years left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Is Not The End 3 Posted February 5 On 05/02/2024 at 10:13, Youth in Asia said: For me the triumvirate of rugby legends are Gareth Edwards, JPR WIlliams and Barry John. Hopefully Gareth still has several years left. All three were interviewed for a BBC documentary series on that great Welsh side of the 70s last year. Gareth looked well enough but I reckon Gerald Davies and John Taylor will outlive him. They both look fantastic for their age. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted February 6 John Elford was born in Cassino, New South Wales, Australia, and died aged 76, he played for the Australian national team in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup, too and played for Western Suburbs https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league-representative-forward-john-elford-passes-away-205688/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
