John Kear: Former Super League and international head coach dies aged 71
- Posted on June 1, 2026
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John Kear: Former Super League and international head coach dies aged 71
John Kear has died aged 71; he had a long and successful head coaching career at the top of rugby league; he most famously led Sheffield Eagles to arguably the greatest upset in Challenge Cup final history when they defeated Wigan in 1998 at Wembley
