Sadly, over the Christmas period former Castleford Tigers star and current Sheffield Eagles fullback Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e sadly suffered a heart attack whilst training away from the club over the winter period.
He is now recovering and the former Halifax Panthers, Keighley Cougars and Newcastle Thunder fullback has released a statement on social media reassuring fans he is recovering well.
However, he did reveal that if it wasn’t for his wife, things could gave been much worse for the 39-year-old as she forced him to go to hospital.
The fullback said: “Not how I wanted to start the new year but grateful to still be here. On Thursday, I suffered a heart attack after a training session at the gym. If it wasn’t for my wife, who forced me to go to the hospital, the outcome could have been different
“This experience has been a wake-up call for me. It’s a reminder that life is unpredictable and precious and we should cherish every moment. It’s also a reminder of how blessed I am to have great people in my life!!
“I’m overwhelmed by the love and support I have received from all my friends, family, and the rugby community. Your prayers and messages have given me strength and hope during this challenging time. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you.”
This was before he went on to praise the rugby league community for their support:
“The rugby community has shown me once again that we are not just teammates on the field, but a family off it. The support, the messages and the prayers l’ve received from my fellow players and fans have been incredible. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love this sport so much. Life has just thrown me a massive curve ball and as I start my recovery journey, I know it won’t be easy.
“There’ll be ups and downs, physically and mentally, but with my family and support network by my side, I know I’II keep moving forward. Thank you everyone for being a part of my journey. Your continued prayers, positive thoughts, and encouragement mean the world to me. God is truly great!!”
