R.I.P Andrew Curwell - Leeds Rhinos Reserves : Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:49 pm  

Taken from the Leeds Rhinos Site.

It was with deep regret that the club learnt today of the tragic death of former Academy player Andrew Curwell.
Eighteen year old Andrew, who made five appearances this season for the club's Gillette Academy U18 side, passed away after an accident on a school trip at the weekend.

He joined the Rhinos Academy in 2007 as a second row having previously played at the Saddleworth amateur club in Oldham whilst attending Rishworth School.

Commenting on the news Head of Youth Development Barrie McDermott said, "This is tragic news and our sympathies go to Andy's family and friends at this time. Andy was an intelligent young man who loved playing rugby and had a bright future ahead of him. Just three weeks ago he finished with our academy so he could concentrate on his studies and I know he was a looking forward to going to university in the future. He was well liked by all his team mates and coaches and will be sadly missed by everyone."

All Leeds Rhinos teams in action this weekend will wear a black armband in remembrance of Andrew.

Tragic News for Rugby League.
THoughts with his family and friends.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:45 pm  

very tragic news indeed.

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this sad time

R.I.P

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:51 pm  

Awwwww
RIP. your in the heavens above with Leon Walker.
xx

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:54 pm  

Tragic news, RIP

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:59 pm  

How very sad and so young.

Good night and god bless....

My prayers and thoughts to his family.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:19 pm  

Oh, what awful news.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:58 pm  

How very sad,r.i.p

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:14 pm  

Terrible news.
For anyone so young to pass away... terrible.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:53 pm  

What a tragic loss of life.

Rest peacefully young man.

: Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:23 pm  

Rest peacefully pal.

Shocking.