Adam Walker committed suicide: rugby at 13 mourning the death of the Scotland prop

Drama in the world of rugby. Adam Walkerpylon of the Scotland, 31, took his own life. Walker had long been suffering from depression and was using drugs. His latest team, i Leigh Centurions, has decided to silence the activity on all web platforms as a sign of respect for him, while all his former clubs have given a message of condolence to the social networks. The spokesperson for the Scotland Rugby League, Ollie Cruickshank: “Everyone in the Scotland Rugby League is saddened to hear the news of Adam’s death. He has played with pride every time he took the field for Scotland, was a member of our team at the UEFA Cup. World 2013 and was part of the winning selection of the 2014 European Championship. Our thoughts are with Adam’s family and friends right now. “

Rugby League differs from Rugby Union, the traditional form known to most: the first is played at 13, the second at 15, and there are different rules.

Adam Walker and doping disqualification: positive for cocaine

In 2017 Walker was banned for 20 months after testing positive for cocaine in a drug test. Two years later the Scottish prop opened up to the fans, recounting his battle against anxiety, depression and drugs: “I was using cocaine. I was alone, in a downward spiral. A lot was going on in my life, but I didn’t talk to. nobody and I tried to fix them myself, but that only made everything worse. ”After the disqualification Walker was not recalled to the national team and continued to play rugby only in clubs. Until the extreme gesture with which he decided to end to their inner sufferings.