Former Salford Red Devils second row forward, and British Lions Rugby Union forward Mike Coulman has died at aged 78.
A former policeman-turned-rugby-star, Columan death was announced on Saturday morning (22 April).
The England international made 463 appearances, scoring 405 points and won two Rugby League Championships during his time on the field.
Coulman originally played for Moseley Rugby union club, before tearing the ligaments around his ankle during the 1968 British Lions tour to South Africa.
After the injury, Coulman joined Salford Red Devils in 1968, where his testimonial match came 11 years later.
Following his retirement, Coulman coached Salford for the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season. He was replaced at the end of the season by Kevin Ashcroft following the club’s relegation at the end of the season.
Sad news indeed-I played with him in what, If I remember correctly, was the last game that he played in the Union code before he “moved north”.This was as a guest player for “DR ABBOTS XV” played in Rugeley, Staffordshire” .”Built like the proverbial outhouse” and a bit smoky in getting around the pitch too was Mike.