Sad news. A true legend of the game. One of the best players ever to grace the game. RIP the dodger

Very sad day RIP Roger

I remember seeing him as a 16 year old playing junior rugby on TV
He was a star then but looked much too small to make it in what was a brutal professional game. Well he proved me and many others wrong. He wasn't a star, he was a superstar. As a Warrington supporter sometimes it hard to appreciate the skills of an opponent, but in Rogers case that wasn't a problem at all. Thanks for the memories Roger.

Am truly gutted. He was the main reason I started watching Hull Kingston Rovers in the '70's, to me and am sure to many others he was Hull Kingston Rovers! He played and was at the helm for undoubtedly our greatest period, we won every trophy there was to win, some more than once. God bless Roger and my deepest sympathy to all his family x

Isn't 3rd May also the date of your Wembley triumph when Roger captained the side?

Little man, MASSIVE legend. Rip.

A regret of mine that I wasn't a few years older so I could really appreciate how much of a superstar this guy was. Very humble man and a person who will always have a lasting legacy in our club. Sad, sad day. I'm truly gutted.

R.I.P Roger.

Very sad day, greatest player and coach we'll ever have.

Condolences to Roger's family.

THE Legend.

It has been a privilege to watch the master play. I have so many great memories of him as both a player and a coach. The win at Wembley with a broken jaw, taking on the Aussies in test matches and coaching rovers in their most successful period. He was a small man with such a brave heart. Nothing ever fazed him, he would always beat brawn with sublime skill. For me he is the best player to ever put on a rovers shirt, a true legend. RIP Roger the Dodger.

When the opposition 'hate' a player but you know they would do anything to snatch him up if they could, you know how good that player really is.

I saw Roger play both live and on TV for you and GB a class act on the field and in the interviews I have seen and read.

Bracketed along with Neil Fox, Alex Murphy and a few others he was a veritable 'giant' of our game.

Condolences to his family and Hull KR there will never be another Roger 'the dodger' Millward.

RIP Roger Millward. One of the game's greats and THE club legend. So sad to hear of his death, taken from us way too early.

Saw him make his debut for our beloved team back in 66 I think. It was just after my birthday I remember that. What a player, what a bloke!

I am lucky enough to have watched him, admired him, met him and remembered him. I have a lump in my throat looking back fondly. Thank you Roger.

Very sad news.

RIP Roger.

I was lucky to see him when I was younger. Always carried himself as a gentleman.

In an arena where your courage is constantly tested Roger's bravery was beyond question. His calmness and ability as good as any.

As an international and club player one of the very best. Went to Australia and succeeded there.
As a coach was an innovator and a won everything.

Our greatest player

Our greatest coach

To be one is an incredible achievement. To be both is truly remarkable.

A fitting tribute should be made to this fabulous rugby man.

So sorry you've left us. Condolences to your friends and family.

Well said i do not think in fact i know not one of the last 20 teams have been able to match him

Rest In Peace Roger.

I didn't get to see him play but had the privilege of chatting to him in the Torch pub at Wembley last year before the game, he was a proud man that day so I can imagine what 1980 meant to him. A thoroughly decent human being taken too soon. Bless him.

We won't see his like again.

RIP Roger, pure class on and off the pitch.

Has to be time for a statue outside CP.

Was thinking the same thing myself

Has to be. Who do we lobby to get it done.

One of him with the cup.

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I think it would be best if we lobbied no one and did it through fan subscription.

I would be very happy to lend my energies to that.

Over the years I spoke with him at a number of Rovers functions I can say that he is the most humble modest player I've ever chatted with always appreciated the fans. R.I.P the best Rovers player on and off the field.

Condolences from Leeds. Wonderful player and a lovely man. One of the British greats. Hull KR's finest. A terrible loss. Will be sadly missed.

That little man made East Hull and all those who support Hull KR feel good on so many occasions ......I wasn't even born when Hull KR beat our rivals Hull FC at Wembley in the Challenge Cup final, but my dad was there on that day and he says that it is one of the greatest days of his life .......Roger Millward gave him this wonderful memory and I am so grateful to him for doing so!

Even though I was too young at that time, I have grown up like so many Rovers fans to see Roger as a legend to us .......I managed to meet him a few times and he was such a kind and sincere man ......Not only was he one of the greatest rugby league players to have ever played the game, but he was also a true gentleman .......We will all miss him so much!

My dad always said that what he remembers most about Millward is how he would run into a pack of forwards, disappear, and then suddenly emerge on the other side .....Now that is someone truly befitting of the name "Dodger"! .......And, the other thing that my dad would always talk about that is often overlooked when we talk about the Dodger was his tackling technique .......Roger was such a little man, but he would always bring down the most biggest of forwards with such a perfect technique that many in the modern game should take note of.

RIP, little man ......You've made your mark on history .......You have gone down in history as one of the greatest half backs to have ever played the game and you will never be forgotten! ......RIP, Roger! .....Sleep tight and sweet dreams!

A sad day.
So sorry to hear that Rovers greatest has passed.
As a youngster I first saw him in 67, in the midst of the Airlie Birds fallow period. I was amazed at just how good he was. He was one of the reasons I loved the game. Seeing exceptional talent like his was really something, he was on a different level.
So many times I just wished we had him.
He was the reason you had the greatest period in your History. A true Legend of the game.
RIP Roger Millward.
thanks for the memories....well some of em.

I like this idea, Goose. Is it worth setting up a Just Giving page, or is this Website for genuine charitable causes?

As I'm not on Facebook or Twitter or any of the new breed of social media, I don't know if such an initiative for a commemorative statue for Roger outside CP is underway.

Would appreciate your thoughts and those of our other fellow forumsters in this regard.

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.