A rugby match will be held in Carlisle to remember a popular student who died from a rare form of bone cancer.

Ollie Armstrong was just 21 when he died in April 2017, after battling Ewing's Sarcoma for two years.

On Saturday, the second annual Ollie Armstrong Memorial Cup match will take place at Carlisle Rugby Club, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity which supported Ollie and his family during his illness.

Last year’s inaugural event saw Carlisle RUFC take on Creighton RUFC, raising more than £4,000 for the charity.

Chris Marsh was friends with Ollie at Trinity School in Carlisle and is one of the main organisers of the event, which will again see the two local rival teams battle it out for the Ollie Armstrong Memorial Cup.

Chris said: “Ollie was a huge sports fan and loved rugby in particular, playing for Carlisle RUFC for many years. That’s why we thought a rugby match would be the perfect way to remember him, and last year’s event was fantastic.

“So many of Ollie’s friends from school and university, as well as his family, came along and took part or cheered us on, and we are hoping to have the same support again this time.”

Teenage Cancer Trust provides specialist nursing and emotional support for local young people with cancer – the only UK charity meeting this critical need for those aged between 13 and 24 years old.

Natalie Rutherford, local fundraising coordinator for the charity in Cumbria, said: “The first Ollie Armstrong Memorial Cup match was such a fantastic day, we are delighted it will be taking place again this year. As well as celebrating Ollie’s life, the day will raise vital funds to help us reach more young people with cancer.”

Saturday’s match kicks off at 2pm, with the bar open from midday and barbecue from 1.30pm.

For more information, including how to take part or donate a raffle prize, call Chris Marsh on 07794 770214.

To find out more about Teenage Cancer Trust visit www.teenagecancertrust.org