Tom was tragically diagnosed with MND in mid 2024, aged only 29.

Tom absolutely loves the game of rugby. He played for Sheffield Medics RUFC from 2013-2021 (captaining the 1st team for the 2017-18 season) before joining Sheffield Hallamshire RUFC shortly afterwards, where he is still a dedicated clubman to this day.

His two former clubs, plus a touring side from Sutton Coldfield (his childhood club) are coming together on Saturday 25th April for a charity fundraiser in his honour, competing for the Tom Davies Cup and enjoying the sport that Tom loves so dearly. The Tom Davies Cup 2025 was a huge success, raising over £13,000 for charity.

Alongside rugby, Tom has PhD in plant biology with an emphasis on sustainability, and a passion for protecting the environment. Tom is characterised by his friendliness, good nature, constant smile in the face of adversity, and a spirit and positivity that has touched everybody who knows him. It's an honour for the rugby community to give something back to somebody who has been such a positive contributor to the game and those who play it.

50% of the funds raised on this page will be directed to the South Yorkshire Branch of MNDA, and 50% will go to MNDA nationally, as per Tom's request. We are also raising money for the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (https://sheffield.ac.uk/sitran) support Motor Neurone Disease research at the University of Sheffield. To donate please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tdc26-sitran