Came out of an exam this morning and saw this. Very sad news indeed. A lovely man and tremendous servant to Warrington Wolves, RL and RU. Thoughts are with his family.

And I echo the request of a minutes silence/applause on Friday and I'm sure the Club will oblige.

Very sad news,

Thought's go out to his family

R.I.P Paul.

R I P Paul and thank you x

Really tragic news that he passed away so young. Hope the club goes for a minutes silence rather than applause

Very sad. I still remember Ray French's commentary in the Joe Lydon semi at maine road. "young 17 year old Paul Darbyshire comes onto the field" that was my first memory of him. When I was ballboy, I remember an Alliance game against Wigan and he started a brawl right in front of me. Played with loads of passion and aggression. Did he play at Wembley in 1990?

Terrible news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

RIP Paul

sad news indeed.

always a true Gent

R.I.P

from Gary & Rob

Radiowarrington

Yes, Paul was one of a very young centre pairing with Tony Thorniley that day at Maine Road. A bit more experience and he may have seen the Wire through to Wembley that year. A sad loss.

What sad news. Terrible day for people who knew him well, including no doubt, many people still at the club today.

Served our club for 18 years. The overriding words I would associate with Paul are effort and commitment, things he had in abundance. No small amount of talent either - I was proud when I heard he got the job at Munster, by any definition, a giant of the other code.

A Wiganer by birth, a Wire by every other measure.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Always a sad day when a member of the RL communitee passes away, regardless of his colours. Rest in Peace Paul and condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

I have read there will be a minutes silence to remember Paul, and i sincerely hope that all fans at the game on friday will pay their respects by observing the silence.

Sad news, he always seemed full of life when he was on the pitch or at the side of it.

RIP Paul, 41 is too young to go and Im sure he'll be sadly missed.

So Very,Very sad RIP Paul,Thoughts go out to your Family.

Sad, at such a young age. Gave 100% as a player and coach.

Thoughts to his family and friends

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 517695.stm Wonderful tribute to Darbs from Paul Cullen

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 517695.stm Wonderful tribute to Darbs from Paul Cullen

RIP Paul, you will be sadly missed.

Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Very sad news indeed. A loyal servant to the club...110% every time he put on a shirt.

Sincere condolences to all his family.

Very very sad news. All our thoughts are with Paul and his family. R.I.P. Paul.

It's not supposed to happen to anybody as fit and dedicated as Paul, a loyal hard working player and coach. To be in Ireland, Sunday and at peace today seems strange, his memory will live on. C'mon the Wire win it for Paul on Friday he would expect nothing less of you.
R.I.P. Paul

RIP Paul, thanks for all the fantastic memories you gave me as a lad growing up watching the wire

no age to die, condolences to your family

RIP Paul what a bloke

RIP

Sorry to be pedantic, but could we get the spelling of his name right.

Darbyshire, not Derbyshire

You have every reason to be pedantic on this sad day of all days.

RIP Paul.

God bless Paul Darbyshire, thoughts are with his family and his extended Warrington family.

Very very sad news. Like some others on here, I watched the teams that Paul played in and he was always a 100% player.

RIP Paul.