Rugby player celebrates try with "My mum beat cancer" t-shirt

Credit: SWNS / Sammi Sullivan

This is the moment a teenage rugby league player scored a try and celebrated by revealing a t-shirt which read: "My mum beat cancer."

Talented Declan Sullivan, 13, touched down for Haresfinch Under 14s and paid tribute to mum Sammi Sullivan, who recently got the all-clear after a two-year cancer battle.

Sammi, 34, was diagnosed with stage three breast and lung cancer in March 2022 and underwent intense chemo and radio therapies.

After she was given the all-clear in June, emotional Declan wanted to dedicate a try to Sammi's bravery.

In a special moment caught on camera, he beat five defenders on his way to the try line before racing off in the direction of his mum.

He then lifted his rugby shirt up to reveal the emotional message to the delight and cheers of fans and family on the sideline.