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TWO amateur rugby players took heroin shortly before dying during a tour of Sri Lanka, heard a coroner's court.
<img clbad = "photo kalooga_12952" src = "https://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/204/photos/99000/620x/RUGBY-PLAYERS-DEAD-717768.jpg" alt = TRAGIC: Thomas Howard and Thomas Baty died after visiting a nightclub in Colombo
Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, died after visiting a nightclub in the Colombo capital in May.
According to the BBC, the men had visited the country with the Durham-based Clems Pirates RFC and had played a game against the Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club.
Sri Lankan police said British players were visiting at the Cleopatra nightclub after the game on May 13.
Mr. Howard and Mr. Baty complained of respiratory difficulties to the hotel management.
They were at the hospital. Nawaloka nearby soon after.
Police examine the video surveillance of the disco for the purpose of
The family members of both players are in Sri Lanka and are badisted by UK consular staff
Sunderland RFC writes: "We wish to express our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the families and friends of Durham City's RFC and Clems Pirates players, Thomas Howard and Tom Baty.
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"Our thoughts are at this tragic moment."
Wharfedale RFC added: "Our recent concerns are put into perspective with respect to the After their deaths, a Durham City RFC spokesman said:" The families Howard and Baty have asked that their right to life should be respected, "he added.
" Additional information will be provided if available. "
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