FANS, clubs and famous names in the game have been paying tribute today to Terry Newton, ten years on from the former Bradford Bulls star and Great Britain international's tragic death.
Newton, who made 90 league appearance for the Bulls from 2006 to 2009, scoring 27 tries, died on this day in 2010 aged just 31.
The father of two's death by suicide rocked the game a decade ago and started serious conversations in rugby league about mental health and the use of banned substances.
Ten years on from his tragic passing, many of his former team-mates, clubs and supporters have taken to social media to pay tribute to Terry Newton.
♥️ | WE will never forget you!
— Bradford Bulls (@OfficialBullsRL) September 26, 2020
🙏 | Our thoughts are with Terry’s friends and family today. pic.twitter.com/D7KPb8q8s9
Can’t believe it’s 10yrs today since we lost our mate Terry Newton💔 ...he was an absolute warrior to play with and against, and will never be forgotten. His loss inspired @stateofmindsprt and has no doubt saved many lives. #RIPTez x pic.twitter.com/7wX7UKdDKv
— Paul Sculthorpe MBE (@PScully13) September 26, 2020
Terry Newton 1978-2010
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) September 26, 2020
Gone but never forgotten pic.twitter.com/hvetnGnmio
@stateofmindsprt was formed from the tragic death of Terry Newton , we can’t change what happened to Tez , But we are sure trying to stop ✋ it happening to others #helpamate #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/o3aTAXCPp0
— jimmy gittins (@jimmygittins) September 26, 2020
Today marks ten years since we sadly lost Terry Newton. ❤️
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) September 26, 2020
We'll never forget you, Terry. 🍒⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TYphfRWfPB
Gone but never forgotten can’t believe it’s 10 years sleep tight Tez 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/xuaZjr0Gv0
— Barrie McDermott 🏉 (@RLBarrieMc10) September 26, 2020
10 years! RIP Terry Newton. Spoke to Terry the day b4 he passed. Sadly missed. Top player and bloody good craic 💙🏉
— SportingImage Braddy (@MickBraddy) September 26, 2020
10 Years today since we lost this Legend R.I.P. Terry Newton pic.twitter.com/xmu1SIWKmi
— Gary Bennett (@WarriorGary1161) September 26, 2020
One of the most sought after junior players in the game, the rampaging hooker made his professional debut for Leeds in 1996, making more than 80 appearances for the Rhinos including winning the last Challenge Cup Final to be played at the old Wembley Stadium in 1999.
He then transferred to his hometown club Wigan in 2000, going on to play more than 180 games, winning the 2002 Challenge Cup and being named in the 2003 Super League Dream Team.
Newton also earned 15 caps for Great Britain and three for England, and would have won many more if it were not for injury.
After Newton left Bradford in 2009 he signed for Wakefield, but made just two appearances before receiving a two year ban after testing positive for human growth hormone.
After receiving the ban, Newton became a pub licensee, a role he continued until his untimely death.
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