Tributes after death of former Wakefield Trinity rugby league player Adam Walker at 31

Wakefield Trinity are among clubs offering their condolences following the death of former Scotland international forward Adam Walker, aged 31.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 5th Oct 2022, 09:53 BST
Wakefield Trinity are among clubs offering their condolences following the death of Adam Walker, aged 31.Wakefield Trinity are among clubs offering their condolences following the death of Adam Walker, aged 31.
Wakefield Trinity are among clubs offering their condolences following the death of Adam Walker, aged 31.

Walker made six Super League appearances for Wakefield in 2017 and also had spells in the top-flight with Huddersfield Giants, Hull KR, St Helens and Salford Red Devils, who he was a Grand Finalist with three years ago.

A Challenge Cup finalist for Hull KR against Leeds Rhinos in 2015, he played for Barrow Raiders and Swinton Lions outside the top division and had a short stint with Leigh Centurions in 2020.

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His brother Jonathan Walker also represented Scotland and played in Super League with Castleford Tigers.

The cause of Walker's death has not been publicised.

In a tweet, Trinity said: “Wakefield Trinity are saddened to learn of former player Adam Walker's passing.

“The club's thoughts are with his family and friends.”

"Bradford Bulls tweeted that the club was "devastated to hear of the passing of Adam Walker, brother of former player Jonathan Walker."

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