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Funeral for Keighley Cougars' Danny Jones

The funeral will be held today for Keighley Cougars' rugby league player Danny Jones, who died at the age of 29, after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest while playing for his club. He had recently become a father of twins.

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Funeral of Danny Jones to take place next week

The funeral of Keighley Cougars ace Danny Jones will take place next week, it has been announced.

It will take place on Friday May 22 at St Mary's Church in Halifax.

The wake will follow at Brighouse Rangers ARLFC in Halifax. It will be a celebration of Danny's life, according to his wife Lizzie.

We want people to come in their rugby jerseys and wear bright colours to remember his wonderful fun personality.

– Lizzie Jones

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