SUPPORTERS of former city rugby player Glyn Evans, who was paralysed in a freak accident during a match, have raised £1,500 for the 50-year-old.

The cash was raised by Evans' former club, Plymstock Albion Oaks, during a visit by a touring side to Horsham playing fields.

Wheelchair-bound Evans was injured while playing on the wing for Old Public Oaks — now Plymouth Albion Oaks — in 1994.

Oaks' director of rugby Mark Watson said: "We'd like to thank everybody who came out to support the day, which was such a success."

Before the match, Evans publicly thanked his supporters throughout the city who have raised thousands of pounds for him since his accident.