Ron Turner: key obituary facts
Is Ron Turner dead? Yes. Ron Turner died on November 9, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Ron Turner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ron Turner known for?
He was an Australian rugby league footballer.
More about Ron Turner
Born: 1945.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Also known as: Ronald 'Ron' Turner.
Ron Turner, an Australian rugby league player who represented Cronulla-Sutherland and Australia, died November 9, 2026, aged 81.
Born in Gunnedah, New South Wales, Turner played in the 1970s as a hooker, representing both New South Wales and Australia. He joined Cronulla-Sutherland in 1970 and became the club’s first Australian representative when selected for that year’s World Cup tour of England.
Listed as Kangaroo No. 447, he played hooker in the World Cup final at Leeds, where Australia defeated England. Turner represented New South Wales once, in 1972, and was part of Cronulla-Sutherland’s team for the 1973 New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership grand final against Manly-Warringah. His sole Test appearance came in 1974, when he played for Australia in the final Ashes Test against England. After moving to Newtown for his final season, Turner retired in 1976. His playing career spanned two Sydney clubs and included appearances in major representative fixtures for his state and country, with his international debut coming during Cronulla-Sutherland’s early years. Turner was among the players who carried the club into national representation, before concluding his career at Newtown.