Statement on behalf of Batley Bulldogs Issued Sunday morning by Chairman Kevin Nicholas:
“Batley Bulldogs are greatly saddened to announce the passing of their player Archie Bruce (20) who was found in his hotel bedroom early this morning having made his debut against Toulouse the previous evening.
“Archie’s immediate family have been informed.
“Batley Bulldogs, the RFL and the RFL Benevolent Fund will be supporting the family while enquiries by the French authorities continue, with the club squad delaying their return to the UK.
The Bruce family have requested privacy during this most difficult of times.”
