Former Rugby league flying winger Des Drummond passed away aged 63, and the rugby world is gutted to hear the news of his death.
He had represented England and Great Britain in international matches. He is best known for his times in Leigh and Warrington.
Des won the 1982 league title with Leigh and captained Warrington’s side to the 1991 Regal Trophy.
After hanging out his boots, he featured in the 1983 BBC TV series “Superstars,” finishing 100m in 10.85 seconds that would have qualified him for the Olympics.
Obituary – Who Was Des Drummond?
Des Drummond was an international rugby league footballer who represented England and Great Britain.
He made 24 appearances for Great Britain, his debut came in 1980 against New Zealand, and his last match was in 1988 against France.
Des played for seven clubs; Leigh, Western Suburbs, Warrington, Workington Town, Chorley Cheiftans, Prescot Panthers, and Barrow.
Overall, he played 568 games and recorded 252 tries in his professional career. After his retirement, he began coaching club in the Bolton rugby league.
He also participated in the TV all-around sports competition Superstars, and in 1983 Des came second in the series final.
Des Drummond Death Cause
Des Drummond died on 29 January 2022, but his family has yet to confirm the cause of his death.
Previously, he had not disclosed any illness or diseases to the public. But it’s also not sure whether he passed away due o Covid 19 virus or not.
The news of his death broke out when multiple channels, his former club, and rugby players paid tribute to Des.
Before the friendly game against Wigan Des former club, Warrington held a minute silence for him, and other teams will follow the trend in upcoming days.
Many of his former teammates and opponents shared stories of how great he was off the field.
Explore Des Drummond Age And Net Worth
Des Drumond was 63 years old when he passed away. He was born on 17 June 1958 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica.
His parents moved to England in 1960 so, he held English-Jamaican descent and represented Great Britain in international events.
According to several online sources, his exact net worth was not published, but he had an estimated net worth of around $1 million.
Most of his earnings came from his two decades of successful professional career as a rugby player.