Tributes to rugby player who collapsed and died during game

31 year old Alex Evans was playing for Cwmllynfyll RFC

Alex Evans played flanker for Cwmllynfyll RFC
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 23rd Aug 2021

Tributes are being paid to a rugby player who died during a match in south Wales.

31 year old flanker Alex Evans was playing for Cwmllynfell RFC.

He collapsed on Saturday afternoon during a game between Cwmllynfyll and Crynant.

The club say they're shocked and saddened and say they've 'lost a brother'.

Rugby clubs from across Wales have taken to social media to pay their respects.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support his family.