I always remember the try he scored against Castleford at Headingley (Challenge CUp semi 2002) and as Waine Pryce chased after him he knew he wouldn't catch him so he stuck his tongue out at him as he went in to score.

When he banjoed Paul Davidson against Halifax for picking on kids.

R.I.P Terry Newton

Thanks for the memories another great player gone too soon

xx

I'm completely stunned he was a fantastic hooker who played with such passion that Wigan seemed to lose for quite a while after he left...such a tragic waste of a life but in such times I don't suppose he would have been thinking straight or about what the people left behind would go through....condolences to all who loved and knew him xx RI.P Tez

tough to find the words realy . realy sad news . he was wigan through and through . RIP terry

Really sorry to hear this news.

He was the dad of 2 young kiddies, God bless them and all his family and friends at this difficult time.

Respect is what his family deserve at this sensitive time. RIP Terry from everyone in RL.

Really gutted by this News...Terry why oh why...

Terribly sad and shocking news. Terry was a player no team enjoyed playing against and everyone would rather have on their side.

Deepest condolences to his family and friends on such a sad loss.

I've not lived in Wigan for over 20 years, but this tragic event surely can unite Wiganers. It's a very special place to come from, true family spirit, i'm still blubbing 2 hours since I found out. Poor Terry.

Left it all on the field every time he laced up a pair of boots.

RIP Wigans number 9, Terry Newton x

Take a scoot in heaven big man.

Still shocked now after hearing it early this afternoon, my thoughts are with all his family and close friends at this sad time. Such a sad day for the family of rugby league, RIP Terry you always gave everything for Wigan and we know that you never wanted to leave.

RIP Terry

Been a pretty upsetting day. My thoughts are with your family.


I was also in that Judes side.

Just seen this and I wish someone would have helped him at the time - www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... t-him.html When players come out with things like this, it needs to be taken more seriously, and as a plea for help, rather than the rather synical way that human nature tends to look at things (ie/ that its exagerated etc. to help sell papers/ books etc.)

Just seen this and I wish someone would have helped him at the time - www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... t-him.html When players come out with things like this, it needs to be taken more seriously, and as a plea for help, rather than the rather synical way that human nature tends to look at things (ie/ that its exagerated etc. to help sell papers/ books etc.)

Still stunned by this, absolutely gutted. A great player and a great man. RIP Tezza, thoughts are with his friends and family xx

Gutted. Wigan Legend.

Even the Mrs is upset and she doesn't even follow rugby.

My thoughts are with his family.

Very very sad news, be at peace now Terry and thank you for so many memories.
Deepest condolences to his family

I will be buying his book at some point next week as from what I have seen on TV & the way a lot of you talk has made me want to delve a little bit deeper.

R.I.P Terry Newton.

Just numb. Seeing pictures of him now and trying to understand what state of mind he must have been in to actually hang himself.

Terrible, awful day - and his family are the one who will suffer the most...poor kids.

Offiah was probably close to the mark when he said on Twitter: "Sad time for RL- Maybe players who have failed tests need to be supported more and helped and not just ostracised from the game."

RIP Terry, you'll live on among the RL family, and especially among Wigan fans.

devastated, i always looked up to him as a player, and im a widnes fan. such a shame, sad way to go, and its awful

RIP terry lad, hope you find peace

Absolutely stunned.

I just cannot understand why he felt the need to do this.

Id have to assume depression, which is clearly a horrible thing.

Also horrible was having to watch Eddie break the news and see Barrie / Carney react to it. Amazing they held it together.

So sad for him and his family. I hope others can meet this with compassion rather than judgement.

R.I.P Tez.
everythings already been said. Tragic.
If we win on saturday, it will be for him.

Absolutely stunned, why would you go and do a stupid thing like that Terry? Rest In Peace, the best English hooker of his generation, and one of the hardest Wigan players I've ever seen.

My thoughts are with Terry's family and friends. He provided us with so many wonderful moments for Wigan and Great Britain. He lived and breathed Rugby League and it is a massive shame it has come to this. He was often quite hot headed but you can't deny he was a passionate character and passion is what makes the sport so great. The image of him crying shall remain an iconic image and shows his love of the club.

RIP Sleep tight Tez, My thoughts are with his wife and family at this very sad time.