Female student dies after suffering head injury in high school rugby match

OTTAWA – A high school rugby player in Ottawa has died after suffering injuries in a game last week.

Rowan Stringer died Sunday night in hospital.

Students at John McCrae Secondary School are mourning the 17-year-old’s death and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board has extended condolences to the Stringer family and the girl’s friends.

The school board has not confirmed details of the injuries sustained by Stringer, who was captain of her rugby team and had played the sport extensively.

The school board dispatched a crisis management team to the school to help students and staff deal with the loss.

All sports at the school have also been cancelled.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Related Articles