Tributes to Rugby League star who collapsed and died during game.

Culcheth Eagles thanks everyone for support

Published 3rd Jul 2017

Tributes are continuing to pour in for Culcheth Eagles Rugby League player Adam 'Carney' Cooper who collapsed and died on the pitch at the weekend.

An ambulance was called to Heath playing fields in Runcorn on Saturday but the 31-year-old father-of-three couldn't be saved.

A minute's applause was held before the Eagles' games on Sunday. Tributes were also carried out at a number of other rugby league games.

Culcheth Eagles issued a statement yesterday (Sunday 2nd July) to say: "It is with the deepest sadness that we can now confirm the passing of one of our Open Age players, Adam 'Carney' Cooper, at yesterday's away match at Runcorn.

It said he would be sadly missed by his mum, fiancée Michelle, three children, grandma, sister, step-dad, uncle, and all of his rugby "family".

Other rugby clubs offered their condolences on social media.

Warrington Wolves said on Twitter: "Thoughts of everyone at Warrington Wolves are with all those affected by today's tragic events."

Wigan Warriors tweeted to say: "The thoughts of everyone at the Warriors is with all of those affected by this tragedy."

Leeds Rhinos tweeted: "Deeply sad news regarding the @CulchethEagles player today, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone connected to the club"

A Just Giving Page has been set up in Adam's memory to help support the 31-year-old's fiancee and three children

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/culchethcarney2017