Former Ospreys player Harri Morgan tried to take his own life in February after injuries left him with “no purpose”; the 23-year-old, who has since stepped away from rugby, wants to help others by speaking out, “I’m hoping I’ve either saved lives or will in the future”
By Rob Harris, sports correspondent, Sky News
Last Updated: 21/04/23 11:16pm
Harri Morgan told Sky News about trying to take his own life and how he hopes speaking out can help others
Harri Morgan was living the dream while suffering in silence.
From growing up in a fanatical rugby family in the Valleys to scoring a try on his debut for local professional team the Ospreys at 18.
From being feted at school for his rugby prowess to gaining national acclaim by starting to represent Wales in the Six Nations at U20s level.
“From a young age, I sort of accelerated pretty fast through the age groups,” he recalled in an interview with Sky News. “Then when I hit sort of the age of 19, 20, injuries started mounting.”
Injuries that took not only a physical toll, but impacted his mental wellbeing.
At the same time, Morgan’s grandmother died suddenly and his grandfather died from cancer.
“Losing them hit me, like nothing’s ever hit me before,” he said. “I love playing rugby – and by getting injured, I couldn’t do that.”
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