Who Was Maddy Lawrence? Rugby Star Dies From Injuries

Rugby star Maddy Lawrence has tragically passed away at age 20, after suffering an injury during a recent game.

The University of the West of England winger suffered an injury during a recent game and tragically passed away in hospital.

The University of West of England announced her passing and described her as ‘bubbly’, ‘fun’, and ‘beautiful’.

In a touching gesture, UWE Rugby will retire her No11 jersey as a mark of respect.

An emotional club statement read: “Celebrating the life of Maddy ‘Twinkle toes’ Lawrence who sadly left us too soon on the 25th of March.

“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.

Whenever she smiled and laughed you couldn’t help but smile and laugh with her.

“That was the sort of player, friend, sister, and daughter Maddy was.