The rugby community is in mourning after news that Wales rugby international Elli Norkett died in a car crash yesterday.
At just 20-years old, she had her whole life in front of her. Not only was she a talented rugby player she was a good human being, probably the most important thing about her.
As an Ospreys in the Community coach, who as recently as last week was working with us as part of the team leading our half-term kids camps at Llandarcy Academy of Sport, she was also a role model to the next generation, an inspiration to boys and girls of all ages who enjoyed being instructed by an Osprey and a Welsh international.
Her greatest legacy will be in those youngsters who continue to enjoy the game of rugby having been fortunate enough to be coached by her on one of our camps.
TRIBUTES
God bless you Elli. My sincere and deepest sympathy to her family and friends. So sad. Rest in peace x https://t.co/YmeGLCYeO2
— Nigel Owens MBE (@Nigelrefowens) February 26, 2017
Devastating news. Thoughts go out to all of Elli’s family and friends #ripelli https://t.co/3LZzPBlEdg
— Andrew Coombs (@Coombs_A) February 26, 2017
Sad sad news #RipElli
— Paul james (ASSEY) (@Paul_James1) February 26, 2017
Sad story #ElliNorkett seems to have packed a lot into her all too short life and not many so young leave such a legacy #RIP #rugbyfamily
— Barry-John Ryan (@BJRYAN1977) February 27, 2017
So sad to hear about Elli Norkett! Thoughts are with her family and friends.
— George North (@George_North) February 27, 2017
Sleep tight beautiful Angel #ElliNorkett 👼proud to have been your auntie, love you. Will always be in our hearts 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/fSxyeuqSST
— Maria Smith (@MazSmithSwansea) February 27, 2017
Our thoughts also go out to @ospreys and the family and friends of Elli Norkett at this difficult time. Tragic news https://t.co/XHzOeE8IBz
— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) February 27, 2017
@ellinorkett now the brightest star in the sky ⭐️❤ my heart hurts where you have made your mark ❤ #RIPElli #MyTeam #rugbyfamily #beautiful https://t.co/Cof1fS0DcT
— Carly S (@Carlyious) February 26, 2017
We start with very sad news.
Our thoughts are with Elli Norkett’s family and friends.
📱 https://t.co/UEGXK5HcAe pic.twitter.com/LeCkXtQGB5
— BBC ScrumV (@BBCScrumV) February 26, 2017
Saddened to hear of the tragic passing of @CardiffMetWRFC‘s Elli Norkett. Women’s #rugbyfamily has lost a star ⭐️❤️ pic.twitter.com/YMDRVTbk3J
— BUCS Super Rugby (@BUCSsuperrugby) February 26, 2017
A talented rugby player, won 4 international caps and represented #Wales at sevens. RIP @ellinorkett https://t.co/7Wt3aCvb12 #rugby pic.twitter.com/KUXo1lfqTy
— Luscombe Lettings (@LuscombeandCo) February 27, 2017
@ospreys our sincerest condolences with family, friends and teammates.
— Scarlets (@scarlets_rugby) February 26, 2017
Awful news Wales Women’s international Elli Norkett has died in a car crash.Our thoughts at World Rugby are with her friends and family.#RIP
— Brett Gosper (@brettgosper) February 26, 2017
Saddened to hear of the death of @cardiffmet & Wales’ Elli Norkett.
Here she is in last year’s @BUCSsport Final at Twickenham #RugbyFamily pic.twitter.com/TGCzSkdjia— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 26, 2017
Thoughts and love with all of Elli Norkett’s family and friends this evening as well as the @ospreys_women and @WRU_Community communities. 💔 pic.twitter.com/RA8v0fLpmH
— Laura-Jane Jones (@MissLJJ) February 26, 2017
Terribly said news about Elli Norkett. A fantastic, young talent lost far too soon.
— Ruck ‘n’ Roll (@RnRRugby) February 26, 2017