A 20 year old rugby league player, Archie Bruce, has been found dead in his hotel room in France just hours after making his debut.
Archie Bruce, made his debut for Championship side Batley Bulldogs from the bench last night.
His body was reportedly discovered early this morning.
The Club chairman, Kevin Nicholas said in a statement: ‘Batley Bulldogs are greatly saddened to announce the passing of their player Archie Bruce who was found in his hotel bedroom early this morning having made his debut against Toulouse the previous evening.
‘Archie’s immediate family have been informed.
‘Batley Bulldogs, the RFL and the RFL Benevolent Fund will be supporting the family while enquiries by the French authorities continue, with the club squad delaying their return to the UK, he added.
"Bruce family however, have requested privacy during this most difficult of times, he concluded.
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