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University rugby player dies weeks after match injury

Feb 16,2020 5:39 am

A university rugby player has died after being injured during a match.

Maddy Lawrence, 20, was playing for the University of The West of England Women's second team against the University of Bristol on 7 March when she was injured while being tackled.

The Winger was taken to hospital but Passed Away on 25 March.

Paying tribute to her, teammate Maddie Crofts said: " She was honestly the nicest person I have ever met. "

She added: " She was always so bubbly and always had a smile on her face.

" It is cheesy to say but The Room really did Light Up when Maddy was there. "

Ms Lawrence was a first year student living in halls of residence and had only begun playing rugby Last Year , Ms Crofts said.

Since The Injury , She Said The Team has been in " contact with her family who have been keeping us updated".

Despite being in hospital, She Said her family " have always said how much The Girls and team meant to her and how much rugby changed her life".

" None of us were really expecting her to pass away so it was just such a big shock to us, " she added.

" We Are such a close-knit team that it's like losing a sister. "

Tributes for The Student have flowed in from across the sporting spectrum including from the Rugby Football Union.

In a tweet it extended its " heartfelt sympathies to The Family and friends" of Ms Lawrence.

The Number 11 shirt she was wearing during The Game has now been retired as a mark of respect, The Team revealed.

There will also be a minute's applause during The Next match at the weekend to remember The Student .

The UWE team said in an Instagram post: " Maddy exemplified what it means to be a UWE Women's Rugby Player, tackling every new skill with Enthusiasm .

" She proudly represented our club both on and off the rugby pitch, growing into the sport and our rugby family.

" Maddy was a bubbly girl who was so fun to be around. Whenever she smiled and laughed you couldn't help but smile and laugh with her. "

The Team added: " Her everlasting energy has left its mark on this club, she will forever be our number 11 and will forever be our friend. "

In tribute to her, The Team has organised a gathering at Lockleaze Sports Centre on Wednesday.

It is being attended by sports teams from across the universities and will feature a tag game of rugby.

The side is also appealing for all sporting teams to begin this weekend's fixtures with a minute's applause for Ms Lawrence.



Source of news: bbc.com

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