Rugby league legend Syd Hynes has tragically died aged 80, his former club Leeds Rhinos have confirmed.
Hynes is written into West Yorkshire folklore as the former centre, who was born in Leeds, played 366 times for the club between 1965 and 1976, scoring 158 tries.
He then coached the club, initially as player-manager, and Hynes won multiple trophies during his tenure, including
Hynes moved to Australia in the last years of his life and died in Perth after a short illness.
Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington, who stayed in touch with Hynes during his retirement in Australia, paid tribute to him.
“It is a sad day for the club to have lost a legendary player, captain and coach, who was an incredible character,” he said.
Rugby league legend Syd Hynes has tragically passed away at the age of 80.
‘Our thoughts are with his two nieces and Syd’s many friends, both here in England and in Perth.
“We will pay tribute to Syd at our Boxing Day match and will also look to organize an event for his former club and country teammates and opponents to come together to celebrate his life in due course.”
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