A charity match has been organised in memory of a Carlisle student who died from a rare form of cancer.

Ollie Armstrong, described by those closest to him as easy going, talented and clever, lost his battle with Ewing sarcoma in April.

The 21-year-old from Carlisle, had battled the disease without fuss or complaint.

Now, friends of the popular student are organising a fundraiser in his memory.

Chris Marsh, who met Ollie during their time at Trinity School, has organised the event.

Ollie, of Gleneagles Drive, Belah, had a passion for rugby and played for Carlisle Rugby Club for eight years. The club will be hosting the event alongside James Bulman and Martyn Harrison.

“As soon as I heard the awful news that he had passed, I decided I had to do something just to remember what an amazing person he was," Chris explained.

"What better than a game of rugby with the guys he used to play with at the rugby club and at school?"

To kick off the day, a match between Carlisle Rugby Club and Creighton RUFC will play for the Ollie Armstrong Memorial Cup.

Chris continued: “For me, the game between Carlisle and Creighton symbolises uniting a city in memory of a great person."

As well as this, a game of touch rugby has been organised for anyone who wants to join in. Food and drink will be available as well as raffle tickets and collection boxes.

Chris described Ollie as “one of the kindest, friendliest and most competitive people" he had ever met.

The charity rugby event takes place at Carlisle Rugby Club on July 30.

All proceeds will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

A JustGiving page online has been set up by Chris so anyone can donate to the cause in memory of Ollie.

More than £400 has already been raised, with a goal of £500.

“I’m overwhelmed by how much we had raised," said Chris. "It really means a lot not just to me, but to Ollie’s family too who have been so strong.”