Southport Rugby Football Club to host charity match in aid of former player battling cancer

Southport RFC are to host a charity match in aid of a former player bravely battling bowel cancer.

Prop James “Jimmy” Thomas was part of the club’s title-winning side of the 2006/07 season, and took part in their successful world record attempt to play in the world’s longest ever game of rugby in 2015.

Southport RFC said: “Jimmy would like to thank Ian Whitaker, Mike Dale and Gareth Lang and all for allowing this match to take place.

“All at Southport RFC would like to extend our best wishes to Jimmy with his recovery.”

The match takes place on Friday 15 October, with a 19:30 kick off.

You can also support a crowdfunder for James at: https://gofund.me/b410580b