The family of Maddy Lawrence have paid tribute to the late rugby star following her death after a fatal bacterial infection.
A student at the University of the West of England in her first year, Lawrence tragically died in hospital on March 25. Her family revealed that the 20-year-old suffered a non life-threatening injury in a game but passed away after contracting a bacterial infection.
Lawrence was a winger nicknamed ‘Twinkle Toes’, and her family released a touching tribute. They said: “We have been completely overwhelmed and hugely comforted by the outpouring of love and support from you all for our beautiful Maddy and wanted to say a heartfelt thank you from a heartbroken family.
