The former NRL star player and coach died yesterday at 49yo – reports say it’s been confirmed that he took his own life. Green played 162 games in his extensive NRL career, starting as a half-back for the Cronulla Sharks and moving onto the North Queensland Cowboys, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos – and he represented Queensland and Australia. After finishing his playing career in 2004, he found success as a coach, steering the Cowboys to their first premiership in 2015. He also coached the Maroons in last year’s State of Origin series. News of his death stunned the NRL community – Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys said “Paul was a brilliant player, and then became one of the few to make a very successful transition into coaching.” Green’s family said he was devoted to them and asked for space. “Our family is still trying to understand this tragedy,” they said.

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