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Funeral for rugby collapse player Funeral for rugby collapse player
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Rugby League players have formed a guard of honour at the funeral of team mate Leon Walker, who died after collapsing during a game.Rugby League players have formed a guard of honour at the funeral of team mate Leon Walker, who died after collapsing during a game.
About 500 people gathered for the service at St Anthony's Church in Beeston, Leeds.About 500 people gathered for the service at St Anthony's Church in Beeston, Leeds.
Mr Walker, 20, died in hospital after the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats reserve game against Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg, south Wales, on 22 March.Mr Walker, 20, died in hospital after the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats reserve game against Celtic Crusaders at Maesteg, south Wales, on 22 March.
His coffin was carried into the church by fellow reserve team players.His coffin was carried into the church by fellow reserve team players.
Friends and family made emotional tributes to Mr Walker during the hour-long service.Friends and family made emotional tributes to Mr Walker during the hour-long service.
'Last tackle''Last tackle'
Luke Blake, his cousin and team mate, said their childhood dream came true when they both signed for the Wildcats.Luke Blake, his cousin and team mate, said their childhood dream came true when they both signed for the Wildcats.
He said: "All we ever wanted from a young age was to play professional rugby.He said: "All we ever wanted from a young age was to play professional rugby.
"It didn't matter who we played for as long as we were in the same team together.""It didn't matter who we played for as long as we were in the same team together."
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Mr Blake said the match against Celtic Crusaders on 22 March was Mr Walker's first game back after injury.Mr Blake said the match against Celtic Crusaders on 22 March was Mr Walker's first game back after injury.
"It was also the first proper game we had played together at Wakefield and unfortunately it was to be the last."It was also the first proper game we had played together at Wakefield and unfortunately it was to be the last.
"I'm glad that it was me that got to make the last tackle with him.""I'm glad that it was me that got to make the last tackle with him."
The coffin was carried into the church by six reserve team players, while members of the first team formed a guard of honour as the cortege passed.The coffin was carried into the church by six reserve team players, while members of the first team formed a guard of honour as the cortege passed.
About 350 mourners packed into the red-brick church, with a further 150 listening to the funeral through loud-speakers in the car park.About 350 mourners packed into the red-brick church, with a further 150 listening to the funeral through loud-speakers in the car park.
Post-mortem tests failed to establish the cause of Mr Walker's death, but did rule out any injury caused by playing rugby.Post-mortem tests failed to establish the cause of Mr Walker's death, but did rule out any injury caused by playing rugby.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned.An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
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.