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Former Wigan Warrior dies in Ibiza

A former Wigan Warriors rugby player has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza.

Luke Rhoden, 25, died in an ambulance after a tussle with police in San Antonio.

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Wigan Warriors release statement on death of former player

Luke Rhoden Credit: MEN Syndication

Wigan Warriors say they are saddened to hear of their death of former youth player Luke Rhoden.

The 25 year old died died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza.

Luke went through the Club’s scholarship system and played for the Warriors academy in 2007 and 2008 before moving on to play semi-professionally at Oldham.

Speaking on behalf of the club, Kris Radlinski, Rugby General Manager said:

We’re devastated to hear of Luke’s passing.

He was a good player who always gave 100% whenever he took to the field.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time

– Kris Radlinski, Rugby General Manager

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