<h1 class="gold">RFL launch inquiry into player’s death</h1> </p> <span class="gold">Monday 23rd March 09</span></p> The RFL has launched a full inquiry into the death of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player Leon Walker in a reserve team game yesterday (22 March).</p> The inquiry is a normal procedure for the RFL following such a serious incident and initial information is that this incident was a tragic accident.</p> The RFL is also offering a counselling service for all the players involved in yesterday’s reserve team fixture between the Wildcats and Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg rugby union ground.</p> As a mark of respect to Leon, a game wide minute’s silence will also be observed ahead of all this weekend’s fixtures covering all grades and age groups of the game.</p> The RFL Benevolent Fund has also committed to assist Leon’s family as appropriate.</p>
Life is not a dress rehersal.... live it to the full.. Love many, trust a few and always paddle your own canue....Tragic loss, of a potential future star doing what he loved.. RIP Leon
