Steve Edmonds: key obituary facts
Is Steve Edmonds dead? Yes. Steve Edmonds died on August 21, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Steve Edmonds's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Steve Edmonds known for?
He was an Australian rugby league footballer.
More about Steve Edmonds
Born: 4 March 1954.
Place of birth: Sydney.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rugby league player.
Nationality: Australia.
Steve Edmonds, the Australian rugby league player known as “Rock,” died on August 21, 2026, aged 72.
Born in Sydney on March 4, 1954, he played in the 1970s and 1980s and made his first-grade debut for Cronulla-Sutherland in 1972. Edmonds featured in three of Cronulla’s finals matches during the club’s 1973 run to its first grand final, although injury ruled him out of the decider, which Cronulla lost 10–7.
He later continued his career in England with Halifax during the 1974–75 season.