Sad day, my thoughts go out to everyone affected by today's terrible events.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Condolences to the Purdham Family and everyone else affected by todays terrible events.
From the Mitchell family from Warrington.

My thoughts go out to all of those tragically touched by todays awful events.

Deepest condolences to everyone affected by today's shocking events.

Condolences and deepest sympathy to you all up there, it's absolutely mind numbing. RIP to all the victims and prayers for the recovery of those injured.

From a Wigan fan

so sorry from all at Hull fc x

Yesterday I was worrying about getting to a match at RAF Cranwell this afternoon (which I ultimately managed), today none of it seems to matter. I always love coming up to Whitehaven and the surrounding areas, and have spent many happy hours up there. To imagine that something like this could happen in such a peaceful place is unbelieveable. Deepest sympathy to all on behalf of all at Sheffield Eagles. We'll see you in 10 days time. Garry Purdham R.I.P.

Deepest sympathy from warrington god bless them, and wishing a full and speedy recovery to the injured

Should be a minute silence throught rugby league this weekend in sheer respect. I'm sorry if any haverners on here now him but personall. I hope Bird suffered a lot for what he's done. I hope he died in real pain. I hope when he shot himself he didn't instantly die, i hope he felt extreme unbearable pain.

deepest sympathies to all in whitehaven our thoughts are with you all warriors fan

No words can offer any solace to all of you up there.

Just know you're all in the thoughts of all of us.

To all the victims who died - RIP and those personally affected, I hope the wounds heal and you can begin to rebuild your lives soon.

Shocking Shocking news. All of the RL world is mourning with you. God be with you all

Awful news - condolences and thoughts with the victims and hope the whole community pull through this tragic tragic day

My thoughts are with those who have lost someone today, and especially as I understand one of those killed was Gary Purdham.

So so sorry to hear this awful news. Our clubs are irrelevant at times like this but I'm sure I speak for all Hull KR fans in saying our thoughts are with the victims and their families and friends at this terrible time.