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The funeral takes place later of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats rugby league player Leon Walker who died after collapsing during a game. Hundreds of people have gathered for the funeral of a Wakefield Trinity Wildcats rugby league player who died after collapsing during a game.
The 20-year-old died in hospital after a reserve game against Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg on Sunday 22 March. Leon Walker, 20, died in hospital after a reserve game against Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg on Sunday 22 March.
The funeral service will be held at St Anthony's Church in Beeston, Leeds, followed by a private family burial. The funeral service was held at St Anthony's Church in Beeston, Leeds, and followed by a private family burial.
Post mortem tests failed to establish the cause of death, but did rule out any injury caused by playing rugby.Post mortem tests failed to establish the cause of death, but did rule out any injury caused by playing rugby.
An inquest into Mr Walker's death has been opened and adjourned in south Wales.An inquest into Mr Walker's death has been opened and adjourned in south Wales.
Meanwhile, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has launched a full inquiry into the tragedy which it said was normal procedure following such a serious incident.Meanwhile, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has launched a full inquiry into the tragedy which it said was normal procedure following such a serious incident.