The body of missing ex-Wigan, Leigh, St Helens and Bradford forward Bryn Hargreaves has been found, his family have confirmed.
Hargreaves was reported missing in January 2022, then aged 36.
The former prop retired from playing rugby league in 2012 at the age of 26 and then moved to the USA, where he was reported missing in Cheat Lake area on Monongalia Country, West Virginia.
A private investigator was later hired by the family, having set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds.
His brother, Gareth, shared the sad news on social media. He wrote: “With incredible sadness I can confirm after 14 months we have finally found Bryn.
“We still do not know the cause of death or what actually happened on 3/1/22.
“Thanks to all those that have helped in the search. We would appreciate a little space and will keep you update when we have any further information.”
Hargreaves played for Wigan before joining St Helens and he was in the team that won the 2008 Challenge Cup at Wembley.
He later joined Bradford but quit the game at the age of 26 when the Bulls went bust and moved to the States.
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