Teenage Welsh rugby player dies as club left devastated:
The 'rugby mad' 14-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer in October 2024
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Remembering Louis Cramp: Young Rugby Star’s BattleLouis Cramp, a Cardigan RFC player since age 7, died at 14 after fighting osteosarcoma for nearly two years.
Key FactsJun 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Louis Cramp was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in October 2024 following the discovery of a lesion after a leg fracture.
- He underwent months of chemotherapy and major surgery, including leg implant placement on New Year’s Eve 2024.
- New tumors appeared through 2025 and early 2026, leading to his passing in June 2026.
- The Cardigan RFC community mourned his loss while offering ongoing support to his family and teammates.
Louis doesn’t want us to be sad— Sherrelle Cramp, Louis's mother, speaking about not wanting to be sad after Louis's illness and death.
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