A young rugby player is in a stable condition in intensive care after he stopped breathing during a youth match in Abergavenny. The boy, named Freddie, was airlifted to hospital after collapsing at Abergavenny Rugby Club's Bailey Park at around 10am on Sunday, October 4.
His mother has publicly thanked supporters who stepped in to perform CPR, crediting them with keeping him alive before paramedics arrived.
Mother's gratitude
In a statement issued through the club, Freddie's mother, Hannah Ramsey, said: "Hello, I am Freddie's mum. Freddie was airlifted from Bailey Park this morning, and I just wanted to reach out to thank everyone who helped him on the pitch today."
She added: "In particular, I want to thank those who performed CPR and did everything they could to keep Freddie alive before the ambulance crew arrived."
Hospital and ambulance response
Freddie remains in intensive care, sedated but stable. His mother said: "We don't yet know what caused him to stop breathing, or what his road to recovery will look like. Tests are ongoing, and we are taking everything one step at a time."
The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed crews attended the incident, arriving at Bailey Park at 10.26am. A spokesperson said: "I can confirm the Wales Air Ambulance helicopters attended an incident in that region yesterday 04/10/26. Our Dafen and Cardiff-based crews were allocated at 10:05 and the first helicopter arrived at scene at 10:26. Our involvement concluded at 11:36."
Abergavenny Rugby Club shared the mother's message, in which she said: "But one thing I do know is that without the people on that pitch today, Freddie may not still be here with us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you."
