Chris Leatherbarrow

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Chris Leatherbarrow

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RIP to family & friends of this young referee who has sadly passed away, sincere condolences.

Such tragic news ???????? x :(
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Hear hear Josie

A genuine bloke who had got time for anyone and everyone

Thoughts and condolences to colleagues, family and friends of Chris
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Any news on how?
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Absolutely shocking and saddening news. R.I.P :(
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The RFL have confirmed that referee Chris Leatherbarrow has died, at the tragically young age of 26.

Leatherbarrow leaves a wife and infant daughter behind, with the details of his passing yet to be confirmed.

www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/33274/rfl ... therbarrow
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Unbelievable. The saddest news. May he rest in peace.
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RIP Chris, condolences to his family, a shockingly young age
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Jeepers. Very sad but the big ? is how / why he died? I thought the RFL check players now medically. Do match officials get the same treatment or ignored?
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cpwigan wrote:Jeepers. Very sad but the big ? is how / why he died? I thought the RFL check players now medically. Do match officials get the same treatment or ignored?
We don't know the details yet so it is better not to speculate at this time IMO
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Re: Chris Leatherbarrow

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I've deleted a couple of replies because of the speculation as to cause of death.

The fact is, we don't know yet!

Lets just keep replies to sending messages of condolence please.

Thank you
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