RIP Roger The Dodger.

[GoldXR50Leroy]

Roger Millward the famous Great Britain half back of the 70's & 80's passed away recently, Millward who had a great playing and coaching career at Hull Kingston Rovers also had a guest stint at the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks in 1977.
Millward wanted to played in Australia full time but his plans we stymied by the international rules of the time and Hull KR have revealed that Roger's jersey will be retired for the remainder of the season.

 

[innsaneink]

Thought you meant Rogerson, that wouldnt have been a shame.

Millward was a great little player, remember him well…RIP

 

[851]

Just one of the many great players to come out of Castleford, RIP champ

 

[Yossarian]

Thought you meant Rogerson, that wouldnt have been a shame.

Millward was a great little player, remember him well…RIP

I thought the same thing. I was shocked someone would be mourning his departure on this site.

 

[yeti]

Bishop, Milward, Nash, Topliss - wonderful halves from Gt. Britain. RIP Roger!

 

[eyewonder]

bolton, stevens,lingard were others.

didnt see much of millward over here but he was a highly regarded pom when the aussies played them.