I've just got back from Bridgend where up to 6pm we were out in a pub car park enjoying a pint and a bit of banter, when the terrible news was broken.
Everyone was absolutely stunned. That a young man should lose his life is heart wrenching.
We were due to stay in Cardiff tonight and go out on the ale, but just couldn't after that news. Went back to the hotel where we had only checked in at 2-30 and checked back out again and came home.

Have realised tonight that in the grand scheme of things, Rugby League doesn't matter.

God Bless, Leon

I'm so lost for words. Not only from the sad news but from the comments from the whole of the rugby league world leave a tear in the eye.

Rest In Peace Leon, all my thoughts tonight are with his friends and family.

Love and best wishes at this very sad time to his Family and Club

Posted this on the VT but thought it would be best on here too.

I was truly shocked when I was told about this. For a lad to lose his life so young doing something he loved is very sad. I was choking up telling a family member about it.

Condolences to his family and friends

RIP Leon

Nobody should die playing the great game

I was very shocked to hear this news, so tragic, and so soon after a very good friend in Adam

RIP

sad loss...condolences to all at the club and the family. RIP x

Deepest heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.....God bless

Its so wrong, A bloke joins the armed forces expecting that he might run into problems, A bloke joins a Rugby team expecting that he might one day win the Lance Todd Trophy. A career cut so short, God speed Leon, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight

My deepest sympathy to his family - may God help you in the days to come

Terrible news. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this awful time.

Puts life into perspective.

R.I.P Leon.

From the Kirks of Hitchin.

Shocking,absolutely shocking,you go onto the field expecting a result,a young guy dies playing game he loves,where does it end?RIP Leon.

my deepest sympathy to Leon Walker family and friends and the wakefield wildcat staff and players on this tragic news.

may you rest in peace Leon ...a truely saddened wigan fan and her family

Shocking, Condolences to family, friends and anyone who knew him.
A terrible loss at such an age.

Cas Wakey or Wakey Hudds rivalry whatever gets put into perspective at a time like this... RIP mate hope the game remembers you as you should be with a bright caerer in front of you.

RIP

No matter what colours you wear,
No matter whose field you grace,
No matter which team you hold dear,
Nor how strong the foe you face,
No matter how hard you might fall,
No matter where you might be,
Stand fast, stand true, and stand tall,
Stand amongst your family.

My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to to the family, friends and colleagues of Leon.