Rugby league legend Sam Backo, 64, has died; honored by NRL figures for his contributions.
Australian, Queensland and Canberra rugby league legend Sam Backo has died, aged 64.
A proud Warrgamay Indigenous man, he played seven State of Origin matches for the Maroons, six Tests for Australia, 116 matches for the Canberra Raiders and 20 for the Brisbane Broncos between 1983 and 1990 in a storied career.
NRL identities have paid tribute, including former Maroons captain Wally Lewis and Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys.