It's very sad and whoever it was that tackled him must be in a really bad place at the moment. I hope everyone involved is getting lots of support. Heartbreaking for the family. RIP.

Although not a death, an amateur player in the Midlands team Sherwood Wolf Hunt has been seriously injured. Francis Appleton had to have spinal surgery after suffering an injury during their game against Telford Raiders at the weekend. Very difficult for him and his family too at this time.

My apologies for re posting, I did not see the OP as saints fan is on my ignore list.

Terrible. Can't imagine what the family is going through.

How did it happen? Heart? Head? I've read plenty of reports and the only reference is he died following a tackle.

Norths Devils player Francis Molo has been cited over his tackle on James Ackerman, who died as a result of an on-field injury on Monday. He never regained consciousness and died in hospital.

Extremely sad news.