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The RFL Benevolent Fund is deeply saddened to announce the tragic passing of 16 year old Harry Sykes. His family thank everyone for their kind thoughts but wish to be left alone at this most difficult of times. A further statement will be issued when appropriate. (Issued by the Burton & Sykes family through the RFL Benevolent Fund).
Birkenshaw Rugby League Club are sorry to inform of the passing of 32 year old Max Blakeley. Max came off the pitch and later became poorly. Paramedics were called but were unable to revive him. His family have requested privacy at this difficult time. The Club will issue a further statement when appropriate.
Scott Rooke was injured whilst playing for Workington Town against Whitehaven in the annual derby clash for the Ike Southward Memorial trophy. 23 year old Rooke remains in Newcastle RVI where he is receiving the best specialist care possible and continues to undergo tests. The RFL Benevolent Fund are in close contact with Scott and have visited him in hospital at Newcastle RVI and will support him and his family through this difficult time. As soon as there is an update on Scott’s condition we will, in conjunction with Scott and his family, release further information. Scott and his family would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and support at this difficult time.
The funeral of Evan Hawksworth will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell LS26 0QL on Tuesday July 25th at 1:00 p.m. followed by a private cremation. Evans wake will be held at Lofthouse Golf Club. Evan’s father Gary wishes to thank his family and friends for their continued overwhelming support. He also wishes to thank and acknowledge the respect and affection given to Evan by the wider Rugby League family. The family have asked for no flowers to be given. Adults attending the funeral to wear brightly coloured clothes and Evan’s team mates to wear club or school colours. Monies raised by Evan’s just giving site will be donated to Martin House Children’s Hospice, Ward 47, children’s intensive care at Leeds General Infirmary and Stanley Rangers to build a new pitch in Evan’s name.
It is with the deepest regret that the Stanley Rangers Club is announcing the sad passing of their under 14, player Evan Hawksworth. The club wish to express their sincerest condolences to Evan’s family. Steve Abrahams, Stanley Rangers under 14 coach has informed Evan’s teammates calling Evan “our great friend, teammate and all round good guy”. Evan’s father Gary said “Evan passed away playing the game he loved. He was never without a rugby ball in his hands. This is a tragic freak accident and no-one is to blame”. The club has set up a Just Giving page to support Evan’s family and will continue fund raising whilst celebrating Evan’s life, with events taking place at Stanley Rangers ground on Friday July 14th at 6pm. He will be missed by all who knew him and was a very special young man. Sent from RFL Benevolent Fund
