1 week ago Former rugby league subordinate and manager John Kear has died astatine the property of 71.
Kear, 1 of the sport's astir respected figures, passed distant connected Sunday portion travelling backmost from the Challenge Cup final.
He had been portion of the BBC Sport commentary squad for the lucifer betwixt Wigan and Hull KR astatine Wembley Stadium.
Castleford-born Kerr made 133 appearances for his hometown nine betwixt 1978 and 1988 earlier helium subsequently moved into coaching.
Kear earned wide acclaim for guiding Sheffield Eagles to a daze Challenge Cup last triumph implicit Wigan successful 1998.
He aboriginal coached a fig of clubs including Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls
He was manager of the England squad successful the 2000 World Cup and led them to the semi-finals.
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