Well it has now been confirmed by Wakefield that this lad was in a tragic accident and died tonight which is the reason that the game was called off.

It is gutting that someone can be taken whilst playing the game..

Thoughts and condolences to the family, friends and Wakey club.

Linky - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 928334.stm Tragic News, RIP Leon

Linky - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 928334.stm Tragic News, RIP Leon

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... field.html Shocking.

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... field.html Shocking.

Very sad news, i met him once he was a great lad and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
R.I.P Leon

Very sad news RIP Leon.

Condolences go out to his family and friends and everyone connected with Wakefield.

Terrible news.

Thank-you to everyone for keeping any and all speculation from the message board at this terrible time for his family. I know all further discussion on the subject will be kept within reasonable confines, and I thank you all in advance for continuing respect to Leon's family and friends.

Condolences to all involved at this time.

RIP Leon

Awfull news my thoughts are with his friends, family and all At Wakefield.

ower thoughts are with leon's friends and family, R I P,

and for the poor lad that made the last tackle on him, most be so hard to take,