Fan dies at Welsh rugby match as ‘devastated’ club release statement.
A Dragons RFC supporter has died following a medical emergency outside Rodney Parade on Saturday.
The Dragons lost 33-30 to South African outfit the Sharks at Rodney Parade in their United Rugby Championship clash. However, before the game there was a medical emergency outside the stadium which led to a supporter’s death.
The club released a statement on Sunday morning confirming the sad news.
A Dragons RFC statement read: “Dragons RFC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of a supporter following a medical emergency outside Rodney Parade prior to Saturday’s fixture with Hollywoodbets Sharks.
“The club has contacted the supporter’s family to pass on our condolences and asks that they are given privacy to grieve privately.
“The thoughts of us all at Dragons RFC remain with the supporter’s family and friends at this desperately sad time.”
In response to the statement, the United Rugby Championship’s X account said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with your supporter’s family and friends during this extremely trying time.”
“We were called yesterday (September 5, 2024), at approximately 4:47pm, to reports of a medical emergency near Rodney Parade, Newport,” a Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman stated.
“We dispatched one emergency ambulance and one Cymru High Acuity Response Unit to the scene.”
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