A rugby player who died after collapsing during a match will be "sadly missed" by his family and teammates, his club has said.
Adam "Carney" Cooper, 31, was a member of the Warrington-based Culcheth Eagles, who play in the fourth division of the North West Rugby League.
He was playing away at Runcorn ARLFC at Heath playing fields in Runcorn on Saturday when he collapsed.
In a statement on its website, his club said: "It is with the deepest sadness that we can now confirm the passing of one of our open age players, Adam 'Carney' Cooper, at yesterday's away match at Runcorn.
"Adam who was 31, will be sadly missed by his mum, fiance Michelle, three children, grandma, sister, step-dad, uncle, all of his rugby league family at Culcheth Eagles and friends."
On Saturday, Runcorn ARLFC tweeted: "The whole and everyone associated with @RArlfc sends there (sic) deepest condolences after today's tragedy @CulchethEagles."
Leighton Centurions posted: "Leigh Centurions sends its thoughts & condolences to all at Community Club @CulchethEagles following the loss of one of their players today."
A North West Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We received a call at 3.11pm on July 1 reporting that a man in his 30s was fitting at Runcorn Hill Park on Heath Road South in Runcorn.
"A paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and was sent to help, followed by an ambulance crew.
"Ambulance clinicians found the patient unresponsive and attempted to resuscitate him until they handed over his care to Whiston Hospital staff."