Rugby Union: Littleborough RUFC Under 18 captain selected for Wigan Warriors

Megan Dickinson and her father Sam Dickinson at her first Lancashire appearance

The Littleborough RUFC Under 18 captain has been selected for a spot in Wigan Warriors new Under 19 ladies team.

Megan Dickinson, 18, from Smithy Bridge, impressed in a series of trials amongst 100+ girls at Wigan Warriors training ground earlier this year.

Megan, who is currently in the middle of her A level exams, has been playing rugby league in the off-season for Wigan St Patrick's and joins six of her St Patrick team mates in the Warriors squad.

The newly launched team will go up against four other super league under 19 ladies teams.

Megan will also have the opportunity to push for senior honours and a potential professional career.

She has been an integral part of Littleborough's under 18 girls team at scrum half and shown quality in her distribution and organisational game.

This last calendar year has seen the young star play for both Lancashire and Lancashire Roses, while overcoming wretched luck with injuries she has had over the last two months.

Megan has a heart condition which required her to have surgery. The surgery involved fitting a LINQ recorder which downloads and sends an ECG every day to the consultant.

Initially it was thought she wouldn't be able to play any contact sports again, but the consultant said if she gets the right padding to allow her to wear the recorder, she would be given the all clear to resume her playing career.

After a long and thorough search, the family found a company called Aptoella who make bespoke padding for women's rugby. Canadian based Aptoella has made a specially designed protection padded bra which protects her heart and the device, so she can play rugby without discomfort or worries.

Megan unfortunately broke her ankle in the third game back playing for Wigan St Patrick's.

However, it has not deterred her from wanting to get straight back and is positive that she will make a full and swift recovery.

A club spokesperson said: "The club and its members are delighted to hear that she has been chosen as she has fully deserved this opportunity and wish her all the best as she aims to showcase the talent we have seen for years."