NRL mourns after legendary coach, Paul Green passes away at 49 years of age
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On Thursday morning, we lost another beautiful soul. The rugby league world dimmed a little after legendary NRL coach Paul Green passed away at his Brisbane home. Several of his friends have revealed that Green had not mentioned having any illnesses and have been left shocked by his sudden death.
Queensland Police rushed to Green's family home in Wynnum at around 10 am after he was found unresponsive in his garage. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of his death.
A police spokeswoman explained that Green was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
'He was declared deceased by emergency crews a short time later,' she said. 'There are no suspicious circumstances. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.'
You’ve made us proud, Paul Green! Source: Courier Mail
Green’s career took off with the Cowboys in 2014. The following year, he led the club to their only premiership, claiming a 17-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos. He then quit as the Cowboys' coach in 2020 but was still highly admired in the league and was set to be an assistant to Wayne Bennett with the Dolphins in 2023.
He was seen in Sydney last weekend for a reunion with the Cronulla Sharks, where he’d played 95 games before joining the Cowboys.
'It's great to be back,' Green told the Sharks Ground Announcer, Dane Wheeler, at the time.
'It's a terrific night, great crowd and the weather is good for Shark Park, so let's hope the footy is great.’
'I've had plenty of good memories and it's great to catch up with all the old boys today, it's been a ton of laughs and really well done by the club.'
Paul Green was interviewed at the Cronulla Sharks reunion. Source: Fox Sports
He previously played for the Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, and Brisbane Broncos. The former halfback bagged the Rothmans Medal–which is one of the sport’s highest awards–in 1995, racking up 162 games throughout his esteemed career. He also won the 2015 premiership as the coach of the North Queensland Cowboys.
Ex-Cronulla star, Martin Lang, paid tribute to the legendary coach’s death after the news circulated.
'This is so sad. Paul was a close mate. We moved to Sydney together in 1993… The beginning of an outstanding playing and coaching career,' he wrote.
'My sincere condolences to Paul's wife, children, and his dear mum and dad. Rest In Peace mate.'
Source: @Martin_Lang11
The Brisbane Broncos also sent their condolences in a tweet, saying: 'We are deeply saddened at the tragic passing of Queenslander and former Bronco, Paul Green,'
'A legend on and off the field gone far too soon.'
Source: @brisbanebroncos
Former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg expressed his shock after seeing Green in great spirits recently.
'So sad to hear of the passing of Paul Green. I enjoyed some time with him recently and he was in great spirits and looking forward to the next phase of his life,' he wrote.
Source: @Todd_Greenberg
The Sharks and Cowboys champion's passing is another sudden loss to the Australian sporting community, following the deaths of Australian cricket legends Rod Marsh, Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds, who is a good friend of Green's, earlier this year.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you may call Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We’d also like to introduce MindSpot, which is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessments and treatments for anxiety and depression.
Learn more about mental health hotlines by clicking here.
Are you a fan of rugby? How did Paul Green impact your love for the sport? Let us know in the comments below. But before that, make sure to ask a friend how they are doing today and give your loved ones a tight hug!
Reminisce Paul Green’s unforgettable achievements by watching the video below:
Source: Sky News Australia
Queensland Police rushed to Green's family home in Wynnum at around 10 am after he was found unresponsive in his garage. A post-mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of his death.
A police spokeswoman explained that Green was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
'He was declared deceased by emergency crews a short time later,' she said. 'There are no suspicious circumstances. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.'
You’ve made us proud, Paul Green! Source: Courier Mail
Green’s career took off with the Cowboys in 2014. The following year, he led the club to their only premiership, claiming a 17-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos. He then quit as the Cowboys' coach in 2020 but was still highly admired in the league and was set to be an assistant to Wayne Bennett with the Dolphins in 2023.
He was seen in Sydney last weekend for a reunion with the Cronulla Sharks, where he’d played 95 games before joining the Cowboys.
'It's great to be back,' Green told the Sharks Ground Announcer, Dane Wheeler, at the time.
'It's a terrific night, great crowd and the weather is good for Shark Park, so let's hope the footy is great.’
'I've had plenty of good memories and it's great to catch up with all the old boys today, it's been a ton of laughs and really well done by the club.'
Paul Green was interviewed at the Cronulla Sharks reunion. Source: Fox Sports
He previously played for the Cronulla Sharks, North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, and Brisbane Broncos. The former halfback bagged the Rothmans Medal–which is one of the sport’s highest awards–in 1995, racking up 162 games throughout his esteemed career. He also won the 2015 premiership as the coach of the North Queensland Cowboys.
Ex-Cronulla star, Martin Lang, paid tribute to the legendary coach’s death after the news circulated.
'This is so sad. Paul was a close mate. We moved to Sydney together in 1993… The beginning of an outstanding playing and coaching career,' he wrote.
'My sincere condolences to Paul's wife, children, and his dear mum and dad. Rest In Peace mate.'
Source: @Martin_Lang11
The Brisbane Broncos also sent their condolences in a tweet, saying: 'We are deeply saddened at the tragic passing of Queenslander and former Bronco, Paul Green,'
'A legend on and off the field gone far too soon.'
Source: @brisbanebroncos
Former NRL CEO Todd Greenberg expressed his shock after seeing Green in great spirits recently.
'So sad to hear of the passing of Paul Green. I enjoyed some time with him recently and he was in great spirits and looking forward to the next phase of his life,' he wrote.
Source: @Todd_Greenberg
The Sharks and Cowboys champion's passing is another sudden loss to the Australian sporting community, following the deaths of Australian cricket legends Rod Marsh, Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds, who is a good friend of Green's, earlier this year.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you may call Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We’d also like to introduce MindSpot, which is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessments and treatments for anxiety and depression.
Learn more about mental health hotlines by clicking here.
Are you a fan of rugby? How did Paul Green impact your love for the sport? Let us know in the comments below. But before that, make sure to ask a friend how they are doing today and give your loved ones a tight hug!
Reminisce Paul Green’s unforgettable achievements by watching the video below:
Source: Sky News Australia
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