Northamptonshire: Teenage cancer patient fulfils rugby 'dream'

Charlie's coach and former rugby player Tom Woods thanked the team for giving up their time

A teenager with incurable cancer has fulfilled his "dream" of meeting the England men's Rugby Union team.

Charlie from Weedon, near Northampton, was diagnosed with a rare aggressive sarcoma earlier this month.

An online fundraising page set up for the 13-year-old and his family has raised more than £85,000.

After watching the team train, his sister said on Instagram: "Thankyou for making my brothers day!"

Former rugby player Tom Wood posted: "Thank you and well done lads.

"Charlie had the best day and everyone giving up their time will mean the world to him and his family."

A keen football and rugby union player, the 13-year-old first became unwell in May, his family said.

A fundraiser was set up in June to raise money for Charlie and his family to create memories and has reached more than £85,000

Ex-England and Northampton Saints player Tom Wood, who coaches Charlie at Bugbrooke RFC, told BBC Radio Northampton that Charlie's family and friends were shocked after receiving the diagnosis.

He said: "It's happened so quickly - he was on the pitch with us six or seven weeks ago enjoying a traditional rugby tour, laughing and joking with the boys."