Robert Laurie RUGBY Obituary, Cause Of Death, Children, Wife

The rugby league community is mourning the passing of Robert “Rocky” Laurie.

Robert Laurie is the first recipient of the Dally M Medal.

The death of Robert Laurie, the former Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney five-eighth was first reported by The Daily Telegraph.

Robert Laurie was 66 years old at the time of his death.

Robert Laurie cause of death

What is Robert Laurie cause of death? A cause of death was not given.

Robert Laurie children

Who is Robert Laurie child? Robert Laurie had one child. However, the identity of the child is yet to be revealed.

Robert Laurie wife

Who is Robert Laurie wife? There’s no information regarding Robert Laurie’s marital status so it’s not known if the late rugby star was married.

Robert Laurie played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership.

Laurie along with Ian Schubert, both from the rural New South Wales (NSW) township of Wauchope, came to the Roosters in NSWRFL season 1975, although Laurie didn’t make his first grade debut till the following season.

During the 1976 NSWRFL season, he played in the forwards, helping Eastern Suburbs to victory in their unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge match against British champions St. Helens in Sydney.

Laurie was awarded the 1980 Dally M Medal and he played for Easts in their win at the final of the 1981 Craven Mild Cup.