Young rugby player Jack Jeffery tragically dies in hospital after suffering injury while scoring a try

A young rugby player who was "too good for the All Blacks" has died after suffering an injury while scoring a try.

Jack Jeffery was in action for Worcestershire's Evesham RFC on Saturday at an away game in Warwickshire when he was hurt and rushed to hospital.

He died later that day, his club confirmed on Sunday morning.

He has been described as being "too good for even the All Blacks" and a player who was "calm, respected and highly thought of."

"It is with immeasurable sadness that we have to report the tragic loss of our beloved Jack Jeffery following our seniors league fixture at Berkswell and Balsall," Evesham RFC chairman David Summerfield said.

"Jack was adding another try to his phenomenal record and was injured.

"He was taken to Walsgrave Hospital [in Coventry] where he tragically lost his fight.

"A more committed, loyal ‘clubman’ is hard to find. He would often return from London for training and was always at the heart of club activities.

"He served his club, his teammates and the county with distinction and provided much satisfaction to the club supporters in knowing exactly where the whitewash was."

Tributes and messages of condolence have flooded in from the rugby community across the country.

"As a club, we have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and goodwill from the rugby community," Mr Summerfield added.

"Jack was calm, respected and highly thought of. Our club and community have lost such a bright light.

"On behalf of Evesham Rugby, I thank everyone whom supported Jack in his moment of need and for all the messages of support I have received from other clubs and the North Mids Union.

"As a mark of respect our club is closed today. We fly at half-mast. Please take a moment today in your prayers