Paul Green farewelled at funeral service at Wynnum-Manly Seagulls' Kougari Oval, with rugby league greats in attendance
2 years, 4 months ago

Paul Green farewelled at funeral service at Wynnum-Manly Seagulls' Kougari Oval, with rugby league greats in attendance

ABC  

Beloved rugby league coach and former player Paul Green has been farewelled today at his first professional club. About 700 people attended the service, including rugby league luminaries such as Johnathan Thurston, Allan Langer, Wally Lewis, Andrew Gee, Shane Webcke, Ben Ikin and Jason Taumololo. Legendary Maroons prop Webcke said Green was a "unique bloke" and an "incredibly talented person". "We had the deepest love and he made me feel deeply loved … we've always been a team," Ms Green said. Rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis said he was "gobsmacked" by the news of Green's death.

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Paul Green: NRL coach's last appearance at Cronulla Sharks game: 'Great to be back'
2 years, 5 months ago

Paul Green: NRL coach's last appearance at Cronulla Sharks game: 'Great to be back'

Daily Mail  

Paul Green's last public appearance came just days before his shock death - speaking of his 'good memories' while attending an NRL game with former teammates. Paul Green's last public appearance came just days before his shock death - speaking on his 'good memories' while attending an NRL game with former teammates on Saturday Green, who played for Cronulla from …

NRL in shock as premiership-winning coach Paul Green dies aged just 49 after legendary career
2 years, 5 months ago

NRL in shock as premiership-winning coach Paul Green dies aged just 49 after legendary career

Daily Mail  

Legendary NRL figure Paul Green, who won the 2015 premiership as coach of the North Queensland Cowboys, has died at his Brisbane home on Thursday aged just 49. Green was a star as both a player and coach, taking out one of the game's highest honours when he won the Rothmans Medal in 1995 Green was only in his second …

Paul Green, former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star, dies aged 49
2 years, 5 months ago

Paul Green, former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star, dies aged 49

ABC  

Former Queensland State of Origin coach and rugby league star Paul Green has died aged 49. Key points: His family are "devastated", saying they had lost a "devoted husband, loving father and wonderful brother and son" Players and NRL clubs have paid tribute to Green, who spent a decade playing at the top level He has been remembered as a …

Paul Green fondly remembered by Cronulla and Queensland teammate Mat Rogers
2 years, 5 months ago

Paul Green fondly remembered by Cronulla and Queensland teammate Mat Rogers

ABC  

A shocked Mat Rogers says his former rugby league teammate, Paul Green, will be remembered as an "incredible competitor" who never took a backward step. Key points: Mat Rogers spent time with Paul Green last weekend The pair played together for Cronulla and Queensland He described Green as a "really good bloke" The rugby league world is in mourning following …

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