His club confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon
A young player has tragically died in hospital after suffering a serious injury while scoring a try for his local side.
Jack Jeffery was playing for Evesham RFC against Berkswell and Balsall in Kenilworth, Warwickshire on Saturday when he scored a try, before a subsequent injury he suffered during the act.
In a statement on their website, his club confirmed that Jeffery, who would travel from London to Warwickshire regularly to both train and play with his team, was taken to Walgrave Hospital before succumbing to his injuries.
“It is with immeasurable sadness that we have to report the tragic loss of our beloved Jack Jeffery following our Seniors League fixture at Berkswell & Balsall yesterday 12th February,” read the club’s statement, while thanking those who supported Jeffery following his injury.
“Jack was adding another try to his phenomenal record and during the act and subsequent challenge of scoring he was injured.
“A more committed, loyal ‘Clubman’ is hard to find. He would often return from London for training and was always at the heart of club activities.
“He served his club, his teammates and the county with distinction and provided much satisfaction to the club supporters in knowing exactly where the whitewash was.
“As a club, we have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and goodwill from the rugby community. Jack was calm, respected and highly thought of.
“Our club and community have lost such a bright light.
“On behalf of Evesham Rugby, I thank everyone whom supported Jack in his moment of need yesterday and for all the messages of support I have received from other clubs and the North Mids Union.
“As a mark of respect our club is closed today. We fly at half-mast. Please take a moment today in your prayers and take your moment of silence for Jack, his family, loved ones and friends.”
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
