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Rugby League Benevolent Fund statement: Matt King OBE It is with immense sadness that the Rugby League Benevolent Fund announces the death of Matt King OBE. He was 33. Matt passed away earlier today after suffering heart failure following a prolonged stay in hospital in Bedfordshire, where he was admitted in early December with bowel problems. RL Benevolent Fund General Manager Steve Ball said: “We are devastated at the loss of a young man who was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege to meet him. “In true Matt King style, he fought to the very end but tragically his battle ended at 4.30 this morning. “Our thoughts are with Matt’s family, especially his wife Ilona and their two lovely daughters, two-year-old Arabella and baby Georgia, who is just 11 months old.” Matt suffering a serious spinal injury playing for London Broncos Academy as a 17 year old. The injury left him paralysed from the neck down and unable to breathe independently. His injury led to the creation of the RL Benevolent Fund, which has supported him ever since during a period when he defied his disability to achieve great things. He was awarded an OBE in 2012 for […]
Statement from the Rugby League Benevolent Fund, on behalf of the family of Jordan Cox: The family of Jordan Cox are devastated by his passing earlier today. Jordan, who played for Hull KR and also Warrington Wolves, Sheffield Eagles, Doncaster and York City Knights, was 27. He died at home in Hull, in circumstances believed to be non-suspicious and not related to the current public health situation. The family ask for their privacy to respected as they come to terms with this devastating news. Further family communications will be issued through the Rugby League Benevolent Fund.
Statement from Hull KR: Following Mose’s surgery last night, he is awake and alert and has continued to show signs of improvement. Mose has an overwhelmingly positive mindset and would like to thank everyone for their concern and well wishes. He would also like to extend special thanks to staff at Leeds General Infirmary for their unbelievable care. The club will continue to provide further updates as soon as they can, and in the meantime would ask for privacy for Mose and his family at such a difficult time. If anyone would like to offer a kind donation to support Mose and his family, please do so via the official Hull Kingston Rovers donation page. The club wishes to thank the Rugby League Benevolent Fund for flying Mose’s family over to be with him.
On 18th August 2019, tragically whilst in France, aged 20 years, Archie, deeply loved son of Stephen and Beverley, loving and much loved brother of Cameron, Finley and Ruby, beloved grandson of Anne & Ian, Pat & Bill also a dearly loved nephew and cousin. Everyone will be welcome to the service of thanksgiving and farewell which will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church, Mirfield on Thursday 3rd October 2019 at 12.30, this will followed by a private family committal. Refreshments will be available at Dewsbury Moor ARLF club. Those attending the service please note Club Shirts and smart attire will be acceptable. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Archie may be given to George Brooke Ltd., Funeral Directors or by the Just Giving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/archie-bruce-1
Statement issued on behalf of Petro Dixon’s family through the RFL Benevolent Fund It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved and much loved Petro. Petro ,aged 10 years old, died following a freak accident at the ground of Cadishead Rhinos. This followed an impromptu game of rugby after the end of Cadishead Under 12’s game on Saturday, June 22nd. No blame is apportioned and everything was done to save Petro, who had an undiagnosed brain condition. He died in hospital on Sunday, June 23rd. The family would like to acknowledge the medics and all those who responded so quickly at the Cadishead club. We wish to thank the Cadishead Rhinos Rugby League Club and all those who have acted so kindly to our family. Petro’ s family would like to request that our privacy be respected at this most difficult of times. The RFL Benevolent Fund is assisting the family and details of Petro’s funeral will be given when finalised. A Just Giving Fund has been set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund to assist Petro’s family. You can donate here… Sent from RFL Benevolent Fund
