Alex McKinnon receives rousing reception at RiseForAlex appearance

Paralysed rugby league player Alex McKinnon has shed a tear after making an appearance at the Newcastle Knight’s match with the Gold Coast Titans this afternoon.

The NRL dedicated this weekend’s round of matches to the RiseForAlex Fund, which provides support for McKinnon after he was seriously injured during a tackle in March.

The RiseForAlex Fund has attracted substantial public support, raising significant awareness about disability and sports-related injury.