"Fly high": Tributes paid after death of former Doncaster Knights rugby star

Tributes have been paid to a Doncaster sports star who played rugby union for Doncaster Knights during the 1970s.
By Darren Burke
Published 2nd May 2024, 17:07 BST
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The Armthorpe Road club took to social media to pay tribute to former player Steve Newson who later returned to work at the set up as a club safety officer.

In a tribute, a spokesman said: “It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Steve has passed away after a long illness.

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"Steve played on the wing in the 1970s before he went to work in Australia.

Tributes have been paid following the death of former Doncaster Rugby Union star Steve Newson.Tributes have been paid following the death of former Doncaster Rugby Union star Steve Newson.
Tributes have been paid following the death of former Doncaster Rugby Union star Steve Newson.

"When he returned, he spent time as the club safety officer. He is a holder of a chain gang awards tie for his efforts.

"Our thoughts go out to his wife Jan and family at this sad time.

"Fly high.”

During the time Steve played for the club, they were known as Doncaster Rugby Union Club, rebranding as Doncaster Knights in 2006.

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