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Maskill's tribute to 'Slamming' Sam Backo after Aussie star's death at 64

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August 05, 2025

Leeds Rhinos are mourning Australian powerhouse Sam Backo, who featured in one of the club's most famous cup final wins.

- by Peter Smith

Maskill's tribute to 'Slamming' Sam Backo after Aussie star's death at 64

Backo, who was 64, died in hospital in Cairns, Queensland, on Sunday, four months after being diagnosed with the tropical disease melioidosis.

The former prop-forward starred for Leeds in the 1988-89 season and was a substitute in their Yorkshire Cup final victory against Castleford at Elland Road.

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