Doncaster Knights prop forward Ian Williams has died after he collapsed at training. The Greene King IPA Championship club announced the tragedy earlier today. He was 27-years-old.
The Oxford graduate had played for the club six times having moved from rivals Rotherham Titans this summer.
It has been a heart-breaking day at Castle Park as one of our own, Ian Williams, tragically passed away at training this morning. As a Club we pass on our deepest sympathies to Ian's family & close friends & thank the emergency responders 1st on the scene https://t.co/2oOsFuWBEP pic.twitter.com/PsipERCiqi
— Doncaster Knights 🏉 (@DoncasterKnight) February 20, 2018
Doncaster released a statement earlier offering their condolences to his family.
It is with great sadness that Doncaster RFC announces the passing of prop forward Ian Williams.
Ian collapsed at training at Castle Park this morning and, despite the best efforts of the emergency response team, could not be resuscitated.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Ian's mother Pippa, father Phillip & and sister Helen and are working with a counselling team in the best interest of Ian's teammates.
Thoughts are with everyone @DoncasterKnight and the family and friends of Ian Williams.
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) February 20, 2018
The thoughts and condolences of everyone at Harlequins go out to the family and friends of Ian Williams and all at @DoncasterKnight https://t.co/vorScmWacj
— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) February 20, 2018
Thoughts are with the family of Ian Williams and @DoncasterKnight rugby club, shocked to hear such tragic news today.
— George Watkins (@GeorgeWatto11) February 20, 2018
Tragic news today about former @swansearfc @bridgendravens and @Mumbles_RFC prop Ian Williams. The thoughts of everybody at Ospreys Rugby are with Ian's family and friends, and his colleagues @DoncasterKnight at this very sad time.
RIP Ian https://t.co/n9pLUqq1nw— Ospreys (@ospreys) February 20, 2018
