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Maddy Lawrence Rugby UWE Wiki
After getting hurt during a game, a university rugby player named Maddy Lawrence died.
On March 7, Maddy Lawrence was hurt when being tackled while playing for the University of the West of England Women’s second team versus the University of Bristol.
She was rushed to the hospital but died on March 25.
| Short Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Maddy Lawrence |
| Nickname | Maddy |
| Birthdate | 2002 |
| Age | 20 Years Old |
| Birthplace | England |
| Nationality | English |
| Death Date | March 25, 2022 |
| Profession | Rugby Player |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 Feet 5 Inches 165 cm 1.5 m |
| Weight (Approx.) | 65 Kg 145 lbs |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Husband/Boyfriend | No Husband/Boyfriend |
| Children | N/A |
Age
She was 20 years old.
Rugby UWE Career
Ms. Crofts said Lawrence was a first-year student living in halls of residence who had only started playing rugby last year.
According to the BBC, she was hurt while being attacked while playing for the club’s second team against the University of Bristol on March 7.
How Did Maddy Lawrence Die?
Lawrence died unexpectedly in hospital after suffering an injury during a recent game. Maddie Crofts, a teammate, paid tribute to her. She 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.”
She continued, “It is cheesy to say but the room really did light up when Maddy was there.”
Everyone at Wasps send their condolences to UWE Women’s Rugby and to the family, friends and teammates of Maddy Lawrence who tragically passed away on 25th March. Our thoughts are with all of you 💛 pic.twitter.com/eR77i5AThZ
— Wasps Rugby (@WaspsRugby) March 29, 2022
Tributes
Messages of support for the student have come in from all corners of the sporting world, including the Rugby Football Union.
In an Instagram post, the UWE squad stated, “Maddy exemplified what it means to be a UWE Women’s Rugby Player, ‘tackling’ every new skill with enthusiasm.”
The Instagram post added, “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.”
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