Rugby league Immortal Reg Gasnier has died aged 74.

Gasnier was one of the greatest players rugby league has ever produced, starring for the St George Dragons during their record run of 11 premierships, playing in seven of those grand finals. He passed away on Sunday evening.

The prince of centres: Reg Gasnier in action for St George. Credit:SMH

Gasnier was nicknamed “Puff the Magic Dragon” and was dubbed the prince of centres, who made his mark in the game with electric footwork after making his debuted in 1959 having progressed from St George junior club Renown United.

He represented Australia in what was a then record of 36 Tests and captained his country eight times before retiring in 1967 with a broken leg, aged 28. The rugby league fan base were shocked at his premature retirement and hoped he had many more good years left in him.