Very sad. The Crusaders era at Barnet with him at the helm holds some terrific memories, including the trip to Old Trafford. RIP Tony.

Now this guy could coach! Great days.

RIP Tony.

Very sad news. He was an excellent international coach for the Kiwis as well. His Crusaders team undoubtedly played the best rugby I have ever seen at our club.

I guess it puts the game today in some perspective.

My fondest memory was a game at Hunslet, the supporters bus had broken down and they let us travel on the team bus for the trip back. Tony ripped into the players for their failings after we had scored 46 points away from home! When greeted with a 'good morning' he regularly replied "what's f*cking good about it"!

A legend, and yes, the 1993-4 season was the best I ever ever seen too!

Sad news!

Sadly I was only 6 at the time he was in charge but certainly aware of the name. Echo calls for a minutes silence, doubt it will happen though.

Terrible news. I knew Tony at Crusaders, albeit not very well. Hard coach. Real old school. In training, made everyone run till they vomited. Or that's what it felt like, anyway. One of rugby league's more colourful characters. Too young to be gone.

Club duly emailed.
Before my time, but sounds like the kind of guy we could do with now...

A sad day. Tony was a lovely man, and that Crusaders side has left me with a lot a happy memories.

RIP Tank