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Regional news Jordan Cox in action for Warrington Wolves FORMER rugby league forward Jordan Cox died of an accidental drug overdose of prescribed medication, an inquest has heard. The former Warrington and Hull KR prop was found dead by his grandma at the age of 27 in the early hours of April 30 last year. Hull Coroners Court heard today, Friday, that he had been prescribed drugs to treat his "considerable" pain after suffering shoulder, knee, ankle and back injuries throughout his rugby career. But Cox’s reliance on the medication became too much and he accidentally overdosed on t...

Jordan Cox in action for Warrington Wolves FORMER Warrington Wolves forward Jordan Cox died of an accidental drug overdose of prescribed medication, an inquest has heard. The prop, who made 18 appearances for the Wire in the 2016 season, was found dead by his grandma at the age of 27 in the early hours of April 30 last year. Hull Coroners Court heard today, Friday, that he had been prescribed drugs to treat his ‘considerable’ pain after suffering shoulder, knee, ankle and back injuries throughout his rugby career. But Cox’s reliance on the medication became too much and Jordan o...