Ron Lynch, a former forward for the Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers, New South Wales, and Australia, passed away at the age of 84 following a protracted illness.
During his career in the top flight, the lock and second-rower played 238 games; he is most remembered for his stint with the Parramatta Eels. Hard-nosed forward Lynch played 194 games for the blue and gold team between 1961 and 1971. In 1970, he captained and coached the team.
After his tenure with the Eels came to an end, Lynch joined the Penrith Panthers, where he played 44 games before retiring in 1973. During that time, he led the team at the base of the mountains as captain. The forward also participated in 12 Test matches for Australia between 1961 and 1970, including two Ashes Test matches against Great Britain during the 1967–1968 Kangaroos tour. In addition, the forward played 17 Interstate Challenge matches for New South Wales during the 1960s.
In a statement announcing Lynch’s demise, Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’Landys noted, “Ron was renowned as one of Parramatta’s greatest players.” In the 1960s and 1970s, he participated in 238 games and was able to compete with some of the best players the sport has ever produced.
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