Ex-Wallabies, Ireland international and rugby league star Brian Smith dies of cancer at 59
- Posted Wed 12 Aug 2026 at 6:31pmWed 12 Aug 2026 at 6:31pmBrian Smith (centre left) played six Tests for the Wallabies before playing nine for Ireland.
- (Getty Images: Russell Cheyne)In short:Wallabies prop Angus Bell has paid tribute to Brian Smith as "a great bloke, a great father and a great coach" after the dual-code star's death at 59.
- Smith, who played six rugby union Tests for Australia and nine for Ireland, died from cancer.
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- Posted Wed 12 Aug 2026 at 6:31pmWed 12 Aug 2026 at 6:31pmBrian Smith (centre left) played six Tests for the Wallabies before playing nine for Ireland.
- (Getty Images: Russell Cheyne)In short:Wallabies prop Angus Bell has paid tribute to Brian Smith as "a great bloke, a great father and a great coach" after the dual-code star's death at 59.
- Smith, who played six rugby union Tests for Australia and nine for Ireland, died from cancer.
Sources: ABC Australia