Fans at the Super League Grand Final will observe a minute's silence in memory of Terry Newton.
Minute's silence to be held at Grand Final
Fans at Saturday's Super League Grand Final will observe a minute's silence in memory of Terry Newton.
Players from grand finalists Wigan and St Helens have paid tribute to the former Great Britain hooker, who was found hanged at his home on Sunday afternoon.
Wigan prop Stuart Fielden, who played alongside Newton for both Bradford and Great Britain, said: "Rugby league is a worse place for not having him around.
"Whatever happened regarding his ban, he was always still a good bloke and a special character.
"I'm gutted and our thoughts are with his family because that's the worst place to be at this minute."
Another ex-Bradford team-mate, Paul Deacon, said: "We travelled together day in, day out for four years. He used to pick me up at my house every day and drive me to training.
"You do get to know someone very closely when you spend three hours chatting every day with them. From my point a view I've lost a great friend.
"Terry is one of those blokes who lit up the game of rugby league. He was a character and there aren't many of those left in the game nowadays with things going so professional.
"He took his training very seriously and played the game tough. For me he needs to be remembered for the right reasons and not for some of the mistakes he made."
Competitor
St Helens vice-captain Paul Wellens, a former Great Britain team-mate, said: "To play against Terry was not only a real challenge, he was the ultimate competitor.
"He would never let anything go, everything he did was 100 percent.
"I had the opportunity to tour with him in 2006 and I got a real insight into Terry the person.
"It really surprised me how much of a good guy and a good bloke he was. I really enjoyed spending time with him on that trip.
"What has happened is a huge tragedy and my thoughts are with his family at what must be a difficult time."
Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin said: "Terry was a fantastic bloke. He was at the club when I first came through.
"He was a great player but an even better bloke and it's a sad time for everyone who knew him.
"It's a real sickening blow. You don't ever expect to be talking about something like that. It's tough to take. It has hit everybody who knew him hard."
