The roads were a sea of blue as many attendees wore Leeds Rhinos shirts. Junior players from Featherstone Lions ARLFC also paid tribute in their gear. A police motorcycle accompanied the hearse as it passed through the crowd.
The procession included five cars carrying his wife, whom he married in 2006, and their three children. His sisters, as well as his parents, were also part of the cortege. He was laid to rest in blue cloth adorned with white flower bouquets spelling “Dad,” “Bro,” and “Son.”
The procession paused at Featherstone Lions’ ground, where he played junior rugby, allowing mourners to sign a book of condolences. His poignant final message urged people not to “waste a moment” of their lives. He stated, “In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream.”
Diagnosed with MND in 2019, he dedicated himself to raising awareness for the cause. In a touching tribute, his wife said the rugby star “made the world a better place.”
A close friend is honoring his memory by climbing seven mountains in a wheelchair, despite also being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.
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