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Rugby league great Paul Langmack dies aged 61
Paul Langmack, a former rugby league player and coach, has died aged 61.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs confirmed his death, but the cause has not been established by the club.
Langmack played 174 games for the Bulldogs and helped them win three premierships in 1984, 1985 and 1988.
He also played for Western Suburbs and Sydney, represented New South Wales four times and later coached South Sydney.
After his playing career, he continued to work in rugby league and helped create mental health support programs for young people and current and former players.
His death has prompted tributes from former teammates and colleagues, including Bulldogs figure Phil Gould.
The Bulldogs and the wider rugby league community are remembering his contributions to the game and its players.
Former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs player Paul Langmack has died aged 61, the club confirmed.
Langmack won three premierships with Canterbury in 1984, 1985 and 1988.
He represented New South Wales in four State of Origin matches and played for Western Suburbs and Sydney.
After his playing career, he coached Wests Tigers and South Sydney and supported mental health programs for young people and players.
Fox Sports reported that he suffered a heart attack, citing Code Sports; the other sources do not state a cause of death.
- Who
- Paul Langmack, a former rugby league player and coach.
- What
- He died aged 61. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs confirmed his death.
- When
- Thursday morning, according to reports; the articles were published on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Fox Sports reported that he was at the Breakfast Point Country Club gym when the incident occurred.
- Why
- Not stated. Fox Sports, citing Code Sports, reported that he suffered a heart attack.
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Langmack joined the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
He won premierships with Canterbury.
He began working as an assistant coach at Wests Tigers.
He coached South Sydney.
The Bulldogs announced Langmack’s sudden death.
- Age at death
- 61
- Canterbury matches
- 174
- Canterbury premierships
- 1984, 1985 and 1988
- State of Origin appearances
- 4 for New South Wales
- Australian first-grade matches
- 314
- Halifax matches
- 19
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What people are saying
I am devastated to learn of Paul's sudden passing this morning
He was a larger-than-life character. Paul was energetic, bubbly and enthusiastic.
It is with deep sadness that the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs advise of the sudden passing of club legend Paul Langmack.
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This is so sad. Great character, really decent fella. #RIPLANGERS Rugby league legend Paul Langmack dies aged 61 https://t.co/X6pC5prr58
VALE Paul Langmack 🏳️🏴 @westsmagpies is saddened to learn of the passing of Magpie #939 Paul Langmack Following his triple premiership success with @NRL_Bulldogs Paul played 137 FG matches for the Magpies in our Campbelltown era from 1991-1998
Some sad news to hand today - legendary rugby league figure Paul Langmack has died age 61. He turned out for Canterbury, Wests and the Roosters across a 314 game career which saw him represent NSW four times and Australia ten times. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and