In a heartbreaking turn of events, a rugby player in his 20s from Wisbech lost his life on the pitch during a club game in Cambridgeshire. The incident occurred during the Eastern Counties First Division game against Diss on a Saturday afternoon, where the player was involved in a tackle. The game was immediately abandoned, and the entire club has suspended all sessions as a mark of respect.
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David Dobson, the secretary at Wisbech Rugby Club, expressed deep sorrow, stating, “The club is deeply saddened by the events of yesterday. We are grateful for the support of the local community and the wider rugby community and also for the expertise of the emergency services who came to help.”
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