NRL star's cousin, 19, tragically dies in hospital after suddenly collapsing on a footy field

A young rugby league prospect who is the cousin of Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner has died after suddenly collapsing on a footy field last week. 

Joel Dark, 19, collapsed last Sunday and has been in a critical condition since at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital. 

Rugby league officials confirmed he had died on Friday.  

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Rugby league officials have confirmed that Joel Dark (pictured) died on Friday

Rugby league officials have confirmed that Joel Dark (pictured) died on Friday

Sydney Rooster star Boyd Cordner's cousin tragically dies in hospital

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