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Funeral for rugby collapse player | Funeral for rugby collapse player |
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Hundreds of people have gathered for the funeral of a Wakefield Trinity Wildcats rugby league player who died after collapsing during a game. | |
Leon Walker, 20, died in hospital after a reserve game against Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg on Sunday 22 March. | |
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. |