Anya earns prestigious rugby opportunity

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College student Anya Richmond has won one of 10 places to play rugby and study a BTEC in Sports Science at Loughborough College.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2017, 14:00 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 18:37 BST

The 15-year-old has made big strides in the rugby world as, despite being in the younger age group, she has already played for Lancashire and North of England Under 18s.

She attended a gruelling trial at Loughborough College but got the news she had won a spot.

“I am really excited,” said Anya, who was also selected for the England Under 15 Development Group, meaning she was in the top 30 in England in her age group.

“It will be hard as I will be moving away from home and from my friends, but I know it’s a chance in a lifetime.”