Tributes have been paid to a university rugby player who died after being injured during a match.
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Maddy Lawrence was playing for the University of the West of England (UWE) women’s second team against the University of Bristol when she was injured while being tackled on March 7.
The 20-year-old winger, popularly known as Twinkle Toes, was taken to hospital but died on March 25.
Paying tribute to her, team mate Maddie Crofts said: “She was honestly the nicest person I have ever met.”
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Maddie Crofts added: “She was always so bubbly and always had a smile on her face.
The UWE team said in a social media post: “Maddy exemplified what it means to be a UWE Women’s Rugby Player, ‘tackling’ every new skill with enthusiasm.
The club added: “We will be retiring the number 11 shirt in Maddy’s honour and remembrance. Rest in peace our beautiful girl.”
It is not known if Maddy Lawrence was involved in a relationship.
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