Edinburgh pay tribute to fan who passed away at match as rugby community comes together in support
Edinburgh Rugby have confirmed the death of a fan at the stadium, after they were taken ill during Friday night's game against Ulster
Edinburgh Rugby have confirmed a fan who was taken ill shortly before their United Rugby Championship (URC) match has passed away.
The fan was given immediate treatment from first responders and emergency services at the ground, but sadly passed away just before half-time.
‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time’
In a statement, Edinburgh said: “It is with great sadness that the club confirms the death of a supporter who suffered a medical emergency at Hive Stadium on Friday night, shortly before kick-off at our BKT URC match against Ulster.
“Despite the immediate and valiant efforts of first responders, emergency services and Edinburgh Rugby colleagues for the duration of the first-half, that supporter sadly passed away at the stadium just before half-time.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We would like to thank all involved, the emergency services, Ulster Rugby and our supporters for their hard work, patience and understanding on the night.
“We would particularly like to thank our supporters in the Main Stand who were asked to remain seated for a period in the first-half while the emergency was attended to. Their patience was required to keep a clear concourse for emergency services and to respect the privacy of the individual involved.
“Once again, the thoughts of the entire Edinburgh Rugby community are with that supporter and their family. We would ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this time.”
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Also posting on their social media channels, Ulster said: “Our deepest condolences to the supporter’s family and friends.
“Everyone at Ulster Rugby is thinking of the Edinburgh Rugby community at this difficult time.”
Planet Rugby extends its condolences to their family and friends at this time.
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