Heartbreaking tributes to 'amazing' rugby player who died on family holiday
Tributes have been paid to an "amazing" and "cheeky" rugby player who drowned in a hotel swimming pool on a family holiday in Cyprus. Amateur rugby league player Ben Woods was staying in Paphos, on the Southwest coast of the Mediterranean island, when tragedy struck on Tuesday.
His grief-stricken brother, Josh Woods, who plays for professional rugby league side Newcastle Thunder in the Championship, a division below the sport's top flight, said he wished he was just experiencing a “nightmare”.He wrote on Twitter: “The best person ever my brother my best friend and my hero I love you so much and just want this be a nightmare. Fly high up there Ben RIP.”
Another friend wrote on Facebook: “Ben Woods you will be a massive hole in everyone’s hearts. Coming out of lock down you spent so much time here with all the lads. Another mate said: “Rest in peace Ben Woods Absolute legend. Always made time for anyone and made them giggle!Ben’s rugby club, Leigh East, also paid tribute to the young man, who they described as always having a “cheeky smile”. A spokesperson said: “It is with the greatest sadness we have to announce the passing of Ben Woods, one of our young Open Age players, after an accident on holiday with his family.
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