Rugby league community pays tributes as Immortal Norm Provan passes away aged 89

14 October, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS

The rugby league world is in mourning after the game lost St George Dragons legend and Immortal Norm Provan on Wednesday night with the news breaking on Thursday.

‘Sticks’ was the cornerstone of the mighty St George outfit that won 11-straight premierships between 1956 and 1966.

Fans, experts and former players took to social media to pay homage to the giant of the sport.

“Norm Provan remains an iconic and crucial part of the St George’s rich history,” Dragons legend Craig Young told the club’s website.

“Norm was instrumental in St George’s great run of 11 premierships, a feat we will never see occur again.

“Everyone involved with St George District and the St George Illawarra Dragons wish to send their condolences to Norm’s family.”

Never before, never again. 💔
RIP, Norm Provan. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Gta3GWpnex
— Fox League (@FOXNRL) October 14, 2021

We have lost a St George great & true legend of Rugby League. Norm Provan’s legacy is immortalised in bronze & his achievements will never be forgotten. A colossal figure for the #Dragons in a record run of premierships. Always a gentleman. Vale Norm Provan. ❤️🤍 #RedV https://t.co/au6tkk3CxV
— Marise Payne (@MarisePayne) October 14, 2021

His legacy will live on forever.

Vale Norm Provan. https://t.co/s48ASQoOpy
— Melbourne Storm (@storm) October 14, 2021

I was fortunate enough to meet Norm Provan on a number of occasions. There was just something special about him. His stature. His manner. His caring nature. The many tributes flowing today are thoroughly deserved. His passing is sad, however, his immortality is guaranteed. RIP
— Phil Gould (@PhilGould15) October 14, 2021

The warrior. The immortal. The legend.
Vale Norm Provan, I met Norm in 2003 on the Sunshine Coast & you wouldn’t meet a truer gentleman.
I’ll never forget shaking your hand & to this day, it’s the biggest hand I’ve ever shaken!! Will be missed #RIPNormProvan 🐉 pic.twitter.com/nZMo0tbKus
— Ashton Sims (@ashtonsims26) October 13, 2021

Was lucky enough to speak to Norm Provan and his little mate Arthur Summons a few years back at the Dally M Awards. A truly great bloke, footballer and leader of the best rugby league team the world will ever see. pic.twitter.com/wkaDqQloCA
— Curtis Woodward (@woodward_curtis) October 14, 2021

A true giant of the game.

Vale Norm Provan. https://t.co/aOTaIBtEa9
— Wests Tigers (@WestsTigers) October 13, 2021

Never before, never again. Remembering the great man Norm Provan @NRL_Dragons pic.twitter.com/gzrm5MHwzt
— Yvonne O’Keefe (@VonOKeefe) October 13, 2021

Never before, never again. @NRL_Dragons premiership winning captains Craig Young and Steve Edge as well as 'Spirit of the Red V' Author @garmstrong61, help @SBSNews honour the life of @NRL immortal Norm Provan. pic.twitter.com/XHdJcEkafy
— Adrian Arciuli (@Adrian_Arciuli) October 14, 2021

https://twitter.com/mdavisqlder/status/1448444549198581763

Vale to one of the greatest players in rugby league history, Norm Provan… A true gentleman, and an ornament to our game. 🏆🐇❤️💚 pic.twitter.com/pq0Fazj00X
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) October 14, 2021

Rugby League has lost a legend. Rest in Peace, Norm Provan 💙

Multiple premiership wins as a player and the man who guided the Sharks into the 1978 Grand Final. Our deepest condolences to the Provan family.
— Cronulla Sharks (@cronullasharks) October 14, 2021

NORM PROVAN visits St.Joseph’s Convent, Werris Creek back in 1967.
Honoured to meet the future “13th RUGBY LEAGUE IMMORTAL” all those years ago.
Peter Wynn (next to Norms right arm back row)
Graeme Wynn (front of Norms left arm).
👍 pic.twitter.com/abxQ3rrMZA
— Peter Wynn (@PeterWynn_) October 14, 2021

There are few people who epitomised the mighty St George region as well as Norm Provan did.

Leading the @NRL_Dragons to the ten premiership wins.

Beyond being one of our country’s greatest ever footy players, he was also an incredibly mate and father.

Vale Norm Provan. pic.twitter.com/mI1ybS2aMF
— Chris Minns (@ChrisMinnsMP) October 14, 2021

Vale Norm Provan, #RugbyLeague Immortal.

Our thoughts are with his family today, and of The Gladiators reunited in the sky. #NRL pic.twitter.com/jwLjNKc3bg
— Accor Stadium (@AccorStadium) October 13, 2021

VALE Norm Provan@westsmagpies is saddened to learn of the passing of RL Immortal Norm 'Sticks' Provan – The towering half of 'The Gladiators' with our very own Arthur Summons

Norm and Arthur remained life long friends.

Our thoughts are with the Provan Family pic.twitter.com/an7mWYW75M
— Wests Magpies (@westsmagpies) October 13, 2021

#Breaking.
Vale, Norm Provan. The rugby league great – and one of the two players, with the late Arthur Summons – featured on the #NRL trophy, has died overnight. A lovely man.
Details in @SMH to come.
— Peter FitzSimons (@Peter_Fitz) October 13, 2021