Ex-Canterbury NRL and Jillaroos coach Steve Folkes dies at 59

Folkes reportedly suffered a heart attackHe played in four Canterbury premiership-winning sides in 1980sCanterbury rugby league legend and premiership-winning NRL coach Steve Folkes has died aged 59, reportedly from a heart attack.Folkes, who also played in four Canterbury premiership-winning sides during the 1980s, coached the Bulldogs between 1998 and 2008 and took them to their last title in 2004. Related: Jarryd Hayne backed to shine in centres on Parramatta return In complete shock! All my love and thoughts go out to Steve’s family, friends and team mates . it was an honour and privilege to be coached under you, a memory that I’ll hold close, and an experience that changed and shaped my life for the better. #jillaroos2016 R.I.P. Steve Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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