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[Wendall]

A legion of rugby league greats turned out in Wigan to pay their last respects to former Great Britain international Terry Newton.

Team-mates of the former Leeds, Wigan, Bradford and Wakefield hooker, who took his own life 12 days ago at the age of 31, were among the 1,000-plus mourners who attended Newton's funeral at Wigan Parish Church.

The coffin bearers included England Captain Adrian Morley, Gareth Hock, Barry McDermott and Terry O'Connor whilst Brian Carney spoke at the Service on behalf of the family .

http://www.wiganwarr...x...0&type=news

Glad that he was goven a good send off.

Just saw on NW Tonight all the stars of RL past and present were there. Carney gave an emotional speech.Even the likes of Andy Greg and Jason Robinson turned up.

[Jerry the Berry]

A good turnout and good coverage on local news. The folk of Wigan gave him the send off he deserved, likewise with ex-teammates including Jason Robinson.

Still desperately tragic though.

[Southerner]

Bloody hell this is so sad. I loved him as a player and always had massive respect for him especially when I saw his interview with carney.

[Gixxer]

Anything less would have been a crime. He will always be remembered for his sportsmanship and skill. I honestly hope that some kind of fitting permanent memorial will be erected to this great player somewhere in Wigan. Maybe even a junior scholarship.

[Griff9of13]

Saw it on NWT, and found it very moving even as someone who didn't know him personally. Difficult to imagine what the day must have been like for his poor family and close friends.

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Saw it on NWT, and found it very moving even as someone who didn't know him personally. Difficult to imagine what the day must have been like for his poor family and close friends.

I've always thought that show business has the right idea when there's likely to be a large number of people wanting to pay their respects - a private funeral for family and closest friends followed by a memorial service later.

[Padge]

The list of players, ex-players, coaches and local amateur players would be too long to mention. Outside of the Parish church was packed and emotional. A particular touching moment for me was after Terry's coffin had been taken into the church a couple of fans tied their Wigan Rugby scarves onto the hurse as it waited outside, a very simple but moving gesture.

It was a brave decision by the family to move the service to the Parish church and give Terry a very public funeral and I am sure it will be a decision they will never regret.