Rugby league legend Barry Rushworth dies at 85

Rugby league legend Barry Rushworth, widely known as ‘Bowser’, has passed away at the age of 85. A prominent figure in the Western Division, Lithgow, and Parramatta Eels communities, Rushworth was recognized as one of the game’s outstanding centres.

The Parramatta Eels released a statement expressing deep sadness over the loss of the club great. In recognition of his significant contributions, Rushworth was inducted into the Parramatta Eels Hall of Fame in 2007.

Born in Lithgow, Rushworth’s career included notable achievements at the representative level, including selection for the Kangaroos squad bound for Great Britain and France in 1963.