AN INSPIRING woman who was paralysed during a rugby match last year met Prince Harry at Twickenham Stadium.

Dani Watts continues to make the most of her life after her back was broken playing for Redingensians Rams Sirens in October.

The 29-year-old, who lives in Woodley, spent two months in the John Radcliffe Hospital and continues to receive regular support from the team at Stoke Mandeville.

Gary Reynolds, Redingensians CEO, believes the traumatic experience has brought out the best virtues in Dani and demonstrated the community spirit at the club.

He said: "She lost the use of her legs and will be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life, but she continues to exceed all expectations.

"She is an incredible inspiration to all of us at the rugby club. Every time you wonder how she is going to cope with a situation, she manages to find inner strength that I don't even think she knows she had.

"Meeting Prince Harry was a brilliant experience for her. She said he was so down to earth and a quality bloke."

The Duke of Sussex has been a patron of the RFU Injured Players' Foundation since 2010.

Watts, a personal trainer for David Lloyd gym, was sent hurling to the ground during the closing stages of a match against Bracknell Ladies’ RFC on October 8.

The young rugby player was fortunate to receive initial attention from club staff before being rushed to Oxford for specialist treatment.

Mr Reynolds described it as the worst injury he had ever seen.

He added: "We have a great family atmosphere at the club and I have always believed that when a crisis happens it you see how a family can stick together.

"She had truly brought out the best in everyone. They do great work at Stoke Mandeville and Dani reacted really well to the experience.

"Seeing people who do not have the use of their arms or legs makes you so grateful for what you have."