Louis Cramp: Rugby Star Dies Unexpectedly a Few Days After Celebrating His Birthday
- Rugby youngster Louis Cramp has passed away a few years after being diagnosed with a terminal disease
- The 14-year-old rugby player reportedly died a few days after celebrating his birthday in June with his family
- Rugby fans joined Cardigan RFC in mourning the death of the youngster on social media on Monday
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The Rugby community has been thrown into mourning late in June as a promising young rugby player, Louis Cramp, died after a courageous battle with terminal cancer, leaving his hometown club devastated.
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The teenage rugby star was reportedly diagnosed with cancer in August 2024 after suffering a broken leg while using a trampoline. Medical examinations revealed a tumour in the affected bone, leading to a diagnosis of osteosarcoma.
Having represented Cardigan RFC since he was seven years old, Louis started chemotherapy seven weeks after the injury. His treatment involved lengthy hospital admissions, with some stays lasting more than a week. The teenager celebrated his 14th birthday earlier this month before his passing.
The South African rugby community recently lost former player Russell Nelson, who died a few days before celebrating his birthday, and also a young player who died during training.
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Cardigan RFC announces Cramp's death
Cardigan RFC announced the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute on their social media page on Monday, June 29, 2026.
"It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Louis Hess Cramp," the club statement reads.
"Louis joined the Cardigan RFC family at just seven years old and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. His kindness, dedication and passion for rugby inspired everyone around him, and he will be greatly missed.
"Our heartfelt condolences go to Louis's family, friends, teammates and coaches during this incredibly difficult time. As a club, we will continue to support each other. Anyone who needs someone to talk to is encouraged to reach out. We are one family, and we will face this loss together.
"Rest in peace, Louis. You will always be remembered."
Earlier this year, the local community united behind Louis and his family, raising support to help fulfil his wish of travelling to Australia to spend time with relatives and create lasting memories.
Rugby fans mourn Cramp's death
The news about Louis' passing went viral on social media and rugby joined Cardigan RFC in paying tribute to the teenager.
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Cath Mcconalogue said:
"So sorry for your loss my sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time my thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏 💔😢 rest in peace taking far too early 🙏."
Don Luxford shared:
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends and all those at his rugby club rest in peace young man."
Nagena Majid wrote:
"So heartbreaking 💔😪. RIP Angel, gone too soon 🙏. My thoughts are with his family ❤️."
Paul Gormley commented:
"As a dad of two young boys one who is called Louis as well , both playing rugby as well this totally breaks my heart, can’t imagine what his parents, family and friends are going through, life can be so cruel at times. RIP Louis."
George Higgins reacted:
"So sad. I hate reading/hearing about children dying from anything. God bless young man. Condolences to his family and friends."
Phil Stewart added:
"So sad, God bless you little angel 😇 thoughts and prayers 🙏 to all of the family and friends 🙏❤️🙏."
Rugby legend dies after cardiac arrest
Briefly News also reported that a rugby legend passed away at the age of 68, a few days after suffering cardiac arrest.
The rugby icon was unable to recover despite medical efforts to revive him after the cardiac arrest incident.
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