Oldham rugby pair receive England caps at plush awards bash
Date published: 13 June 2023
Oldham's Michelle Holdsworth is presented with her England cap by Lancashire President Brian Stott
Two talented rugby union players from the Oldham club have received commemorative caps after they represented England's deaf team.
The caps for playing for England Deaf were presented at the Lancashire Awards evening by President of Lancashire, Brian Stott.
Mchelle Holdsworth was the captain of England's 15 a side and 7 a side teams earlier this year when they toured Argentina when playing in the World Deaf 7s.
Oldham captain Sophie Wright was also in the England team which lost to Wales in the tournament final.
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