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.

In the newly launched team that will go up against 4 other super league under 19 ladies teams. Megan will not only have the chance to cement a place in the team over the next few years but push for senior honours and a potential professional career.

Captain Dickinson 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 recently enduring wretched luck with injuries, she has had over the last 2 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 everyday 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 have made a specially designed protection padded bra which protects her heart and the device so she can play rugby without discomfort or worries.

Having been unavailable action over the last month since having the surgery and with the use of a specially designed bra. Megan unfortunately broke her ankle in the third game back playing for Wigan St Patrick's. However it has not deterred Megan from wanting to get straight back and is positive that she will make a full and swift recovery.

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.