Tributes are flowing for Armidale Rams player Leroy Davis, who tragically passed away in Dorrigo on Sunday following a pre-season trial match against the Bellingen Dorrigo Magpies.
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It is believed the 33-year-old lost consciousness in the changerooms after leaving the field, with members of the public performing CPR until paramedics arrived. They were called at 4.05pm.
A spokesperson for Ambulance NSW said Davis was "taken straight to Dorrigo hospital" but died shortly after.
The player's death has rocked the rugby league community, with Davis also believed to have played for the Narwan Eels, and Inverell Hawks.
On its Facebook page, the Armidale Rams called the incident "an absolute tragedy."
"Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to Leroy's family, friends and team mates who have all been affected by this," the post said.
"We urge anyone who is grieving to seek the counselling that has been on offer.
"Rest easy Leroy."
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Group 19 paid tribute on its page.
"Group 19 offer our sincere condolences to ...... all of Leroy Davis' family and friends," the post said.
"Our thoughts go out to the Armidale Rams and we are here to offer support however we can."
Country Rugby League, and the NRL, have been quick to act in offering "counselling and support" for family, friends and supporters of both the Rams and Magpies clubs.
A NSW Police spokesperson said an autopsy would be undertaken and investigations surrounding the death are continuing.
The Rams have had a difficult pre-season, with Davis' death coming just weeks after the funeral of fellow player ,Dylan Keaton, who passed away in tragic circumstances last month.
