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Millward takes a break after tragedy

2012-02-20 01:09:07

Castleford Tigers coach Ian Millward is on compassionate leave after the sudden death of his teenage son over the weekend.

The news was confirmed via a press statement on Castleford’s official website that 19-year-old Robbie Millward died in a Bolton hospital on Sunday.

“The club is shocked and deeply saddened by the death yesterday of Robbie Millward, son of Tigers’ head coach Ian Millward,” the statement read.

“Robbie was taken ill at his home in Leigh on Sunday morning and was then rushed to Bolton Hospital where he died later in the evening.

“All our thoughts are with Ian and his family at this sad time.”

The 51-year-old Australian is in his debut season as Tigers coach.




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