Legendary rugby league broadcaster John Kear covered Wigan Warriors’ Challenge Cup victory at Wembley for the BBC in his final commentary before his death on Sunday (31 May).
The Yorkshireman died suddenly aged 71 on his return from covering the match, the Rugby Football League announced.
Kear, whose coaching career lasted more than 700 matches across nine clubs, masterminded Sheffield Eagles’ shock win in 1998 and Hull FC’s glory in 2005.
Nigel Wood, chair of the RFL said: “On behalf of the whole sport, our thoughts and condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family and with those who played or worked alongside him over the last 50 years.”
