"Game United in Sadness After Tragic News; Dai Young Lands New Role with Wales Stars"

On Tuesday evening, Northumbria Police said they received a report on Sunday that the 43-year-old had not returned home after being out with friends. The nine-cap international is suspected to have attempted to cross Abberwick Ford in Northumberland in his car before it was "pulled along with the current" of the River Aln.The car has since been recovered but Voyce is still missing and, following "extensive enquiries", presumed by police to have been "swept away and tragically died".A message from Gloucester read: "Gloucester Rugby is desperately sad to hear the distressing news regarding our former player and friend, Tom Voyce. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."

Bath Rugby wrote: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tom Voyce at this incredibly distressing time," while London Welsh shared a statement that read: " Our thoughts are with the family of our friend Tom Voyce at this horrific time. All at @LondonWelshRFC have nothing but fond memories of Tom’s short time with us

Premiership Rugby said: "Everyone at Premiership Rugby is devastated by the news regarding Tom Voyce. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends," while a post from England Rugby read: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tom Voyce at this extremely challenging time."