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Rugby league legend Paul Langmack dies at 61

The Age •
November 04, 2026 • 10:43 PM
• By Adrian Proszenko
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Rugby league legend Paul Langmack has died from a heart attack at the age of 61.

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Rugby league legend Paul Langmack has died from a heart attack at the age of 61.

Langmack won three premierships as a ball-playing forward and five-eighth with Canterbury in an illustrious 314-game first-grade career with the Bulldogs, Magpies and Roosters. He also spent two seasons playing for Halifax in the Super League.

A former NSW Blues representative, Langmack also coached South Sydney for two seasons in 2003-4.

“Langers” was one of rugby league’s greatest characters, affectionately known as “Yesterday’s Hero” after appearances on The Footy Show .

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