Tom Youngs and his wife Tiffany say they have been overwhelmed by the strength of support during her battle with serious illness after learning that she is now “in remission”.

In May 2017, after a three-year battle with cancer, Tiffany received the devastating news that the illness would be terminal. Twelve months on, the news is much more positive and specialists have confirmed that she is in remission after a remarkable year.

“It’s unbelievably good news compared with where we were this time last year,” said Tom, the Leicester Tigers club captain.

“We would like to thank everyone for their support during the last year. It has been absolutely phenomenal.

“At the Tigers, from chairman Peter Tom right through the club, everyone has been superb with us. And outside the club too, everybody has tried to help in their own way.

“It has definitely been a great support knowing so many people have been there for us.”