RIP... very sad news

It's been a shocking and terrible few days.

The young Belgium footballer Gregory Mertens died on Thursday after a cardiac arrest.

Saturday it was announced the wife of Rio Ferdinand had passed away after a battle with breast cancer.

And now today's tragic loss of young life.

Combined their ages total only 87......just not right or fair is it. Definately puts sport into perspective.

RIP Danny, such terrible news.
Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.

Sad news , Condolences with his family .

devestating news for both family and rugby league fans alike.
I hope we have a mark of respect for him at the next round of matches at all levels.
RIP Danny, non omnis moriar

RIP Danny Jones. Thoughts with his family and friends

The thought that a young man goes out to work & will never see his partner & young child again is heartbreaking.

RL Cares have opened a JustGiving page if anyone feels moved to give towards supporting his young family:

[url=https://www.justgiving.com/dannyjones29Give here.[/url

So shocking but Sky sports news were a disgrace last night. Broke the news when it was official then carried on with football and then to Tony Rea Super League round up with a word about the sad news.

I thought the same thing. To spend 5 minutes talking about the week's SL games and not to even mention it was a terrible journalistic decision.

I would like to add that he was a cracking little player with a great skills set. Really feel sad as I have 3 young children and I hope all efforts are made so his family are secure for the future.

Rest in peace young man.

Sky can be crass. The BBC meanwhile put a link to a nice tribut on their (main) home page and also reported it on the national TV news along with 5 Live and Radio 4.