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Ric Suggitt, who coached both the men’s and women’s national rugby teams, has died. He was 58.

The University of Lethbridge announced the news on Tuesday morning.

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According to his long-time friend and coaching colleague John Tait, Suggitt died from the effects of a sudden brain aneurysm. He was stricken Monday and passed away Tuesday morning in the company of family.

Suggitt first rose to national prominence in 1999 as coach of the national women’s team. He coached the women’s team until 2003, when he was appointed head coach of the men’s program following the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

He led the men’s program through the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Suggitt had coached the women’s rugby team at the university since 2015. The university’s teams are known as the Pronghorns.

“He was a larger-than-life figure that demanded the best from all of us but gave back all he had in return, and his energy was contagious. His passing is heartbreaking for all of us in the Pronghorn family. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Jen, their children, family and to all those whose lives he touched,” the university’s athletic department said in statement.