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'It seems like yesterday': Mum's heartache as pals honour hit-and-run victim at rugby match

Rugby players took to the field to play a match in memory of a Shropshire hit-and-run victim.

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Will Rogers, aged 26, died when he was hit by a vehicle on the B4368 at Diddlebury, near Craven Arms, in the early hours of April 30, 2022.

"Gentle giant" Will was an agricultural contractor and a keen rugby player who played for Bridgnorth, among other teams.

A good-natured game between Bridgnorth Bulls and the Riley Tops - a team created by some of his pals - was played out in front of a cheering crown at Bridgnorth Rugby Club.

Rugby players took to the field to play a match in memory of Will Rogers

There was also a youngster's touch rugby tournament, live music from the band Buka, a raffle and refreshments.

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