17 May 2022

RFL Statement: Maurice Lindsay

The Rugby Football League pay tribute to Maurice Lindsay, whose death at the age of 81 has been announced by Wigan Warriors this morning.

Ralph Rimmer, the CEO of the Rugby Football League, said: 

“Maurice Lindsay will be remembered as one of the most significant leaders in the sport’s history.

“First at the Wigan club, where the strength of his personality was critical in their emergence as arguably the greatest club side of all-time in this country, one which dominated domestically and flourished internationally, and whose impact extended well beyond Rugby League.

“Then when he moved to the game’s central administration at the RFL, he was the leading figure in driving through the inception of the Super League in 1996, which genuinely transformed the sport.

“He was a truly unique character, a wonderful raconteur, always had a twinkle in his eye - and he lived a remarkable life. Rugby League would not be where it is today without him.” 

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