Re: Wildcats threads merged
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:25 pm
Official RFL statement taken from Celtic Crusaders web site.
RFL Statement - Celtic Crusaders v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Tonight's Celtic Crusaders versus Wakefield Wildcats game was postponed due to the tragic death of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player Leon Walker in a Reserve team fixture.
Walker collapsed in the 63rd minute of a game against Celtic Crusaders Reserves at Maesteg rugby union ground.
He was airlifted to Morriston Hospital, Swansea where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Chairman Ted Richardson Said: "This is a tragic loss for all involved with Rugby League. Clearly everybody at the club is devestated by this news and all our sympathies and prayers are with the family at this time."
Nigel Wood, RFL Chief Executive, said: "This is truly shocking and tragic news and our heartfelt condolences go to the parents, family and friends of Leon as well as the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats club.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those involved at this devastating time."
Twenty one year old Walker, a second rower or loose forward, signed for Wakefield in November 2008 having spent three years at Salford City Reds where he earned representative honours with Yorkshire and England in 2007.
Before joining Salford Walker played for amateur side Churwell Chiefs.
RFL Statement - Celtic Crusaders v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Tonight's Celtic Crusaders versus Wakefield Wildcats game was postponed due to the tragic death of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player Leon Walker in a Reserve team fixture.
Walker collapsed in the 63rd minute of a game against Celtic Crusaders Reserves at Maesteg rugby union ground.
He was airlifted to Morriston Hospital, Swansea where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Chairman Ted Richardson Said: "This is a tragic loss for all involved with Rugby League. Clearly everybody at the club is devestated by this news and all our sympathies and prayers are with the family at this time."
Nigel Wood, RFL Chief Executive, said: "This is truly shocking and tragic news and our heartfelt condolences go to the parents, family and friends of Leon as well as the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats club.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those involved at this devastating time."
Twenty one year old Walker, a second rower or loose forward, signed for Wakefield in November 2008 having spent three years at Salford City Reds where he earned representative honours with Yorkshire and England in 2007.
Before joining Salford Walker played for amateur side Churwell Chiefs.