Paul Steel
Fundraising page for Keighley Cougars player Danny Jones
Fundraising for RFL Benevolent Fund
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Anyone wishing to make a donation by cheque, please make it payable to the RFL Benevolent Fund, (Danny Jones). Address, RFL Benevolent Fund, Red Hall, Red Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8NB.
The RFL has confirmed that Keighley Cougars player Danny Jones passed away on Sunday May 3rd after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a League 1 match against London Skolars.
He leaves behind a wife and 5 month old twins.
Jones who was 29, collapsed after being replaced early in the match and was treated by the match doctor and paramedics at the ground before being taken to the Royal Free Hospital. Despite extensive efforts to resuscitate him, Jones passed away at the hospital.
RFL Chief Operating Officer Ralph Rimmer stated "It is always devastating when someone so young dies in these circumstances. Danny was a popular and talented Rugby League player, having played at the highest level with the Wales National team and playing over 12 seasons for Keighley Cougars and Halifax.
"The Rugby League community will mourn his loss and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Danny's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. The family, friends and team mates of Danny are currently and will continue to be supported by the RFL Benevolent Fund and Sporting Chance.
"We would ask that the privacy of the Jones family, players and Keighley Cougars staff be respected."
The RFL has confirmed that Keighley Cougars player Danny Jones passed away on Sunday May 3rd after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a League 1 match against London Skolars.
He leaves behind a wife and 5 month old twins.
Jones who was 29, collapsed after being replaced early in the match and was treated by the match doctor and paramedics at the ground before being taken to the Royal Free Hospital. Despite extensive efforts to resuscitate him, Jones passed away at the hospital.
RFL Chief Operating Officer Ralph Rimmer stated "It is always devastating when someone so young dies in these circumstances. Danny was a popular and talented Rugby League player, having played at the highest level with the Wales National team and playing over 12 seasons for Keighley Cougars and Halifax.
"The Rugby League community will mourn his loss and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Danny's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. The family, friends and team mates of Danny are currently and will continue to be supported by the RFL Benevolent Fund and Sporting Chance.
"We would ask that the privacy of the Jones family, players and Keighley Cougars staff be respected."