Everything we know about former England rugby player Tom Voyce as body found in search

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A body has been found in a river in the search for former England rugby union star Tom Voyce who vanished during Storm Darragh. open image in gallery Divers scoured the flood-swollen river where former England rugby union star Tom Voyce is believed to have died Who is Tom Voyce? open image in gallery Tom Voyce crosses the line to score a try during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales open image in gallery Mark Van Gisbergen, Tom Voyce and Rob Hoadley the Wasps try scorers celebrate with the trophy after The Zurich Premiership Final match between Leicester Tigers and London Wasps Since his retirement from the sport, Mr Voyce became a trader in the city commuting from Northumberland where he had settled with his wife and children. World Cup-winning England scrum-half Matt Dawson, who played alongside Mr Voyce at Wasps between 2004 and 2006, posted a picture of Mr Voyce on Instagram with the caption: “One of life’s wonderful humans… I can’t express my sadness right now… All the Dawsons send their love and strength to Anna and the whole family.” England Rugby said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tom Voyce at this extremely challenging time.” Gloucester Rugby also posted on X, saying: “Gloucester Rugby is desperately sad to hear the distressing news regarding our former player and friend, Tom Voyce.