Former Hull KR and Scotland forward Adam Walker dies at age of 31

HULL KR have announced the death of former player Adam Walker at the age of 31.

Walker, a prop forward who played with twin brother Jonathan for Scotland in the 2013 World Cup, made over 100 appearances for Rovers from 2013-16 and was in the Salford team that reached the 2019 Grand Final.

Walker also played for Wakefield, Huddersfield and St Helens before finishing his career at Leigh in 2020.

In a tweet, his old club said: “Hull KR are saddened to learn of Adam Walker’s passing. The club’s thoughts are with his family and friends.”