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Batley Bulldogs rugby league player Archie Bruce dies aged 20

The 20-year-old played for the Championship side for the first time in last night\'s clash against Toulouse in the south of France.He had been signed from local amateur side Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire. Scrum-half Bruce, who it is believed had started a relationship with his girlfriend just last month, came on from off the bench in the 46-0 Betfred Championship defeat to Toulouse. A statement from club chairman Kevin Nicholas read: \"Batley Bulldogs are greatly saddened to announce the passing of their player Archie Bruce (20) who was found in his hotel bedroom early this morning having made his debut against Toulouse the previous evening. \"Archie\'s immediate family have been informed. \"Batley Bulldogs, the RFL and RFL Benevolent Fund will be supporting the family while enquiries by the French authorities continue, with the club squad delaying their return to the UK. \"The Bruce family have requ

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