The father-of-two was treated on the field at Bishop Park, before being taken to hospital in Brisbane, and Saturday's game was then abandoned. Queensland Rugby League (QRL) said on Monday that Ackerman had passed away.
Australian newspaper the Courier-Mail said Francis Molo, 20, who made the tackle on Ackerman, is "struggling to cope". A minute's silence was held for Ackerman prior to Monday's NRL game between St George-Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters.
