A teenager from Lancaster has signed for one of the top rugby league teams in the UK.
Ava Heath, 14, has just begun a two-year stint at Wigan Warriors' Academy after inking a development contract.
Ava has played for Heysham Atoms rugby league club, Vale of Lune rugby union club and Hindley rugby league club.
She and mum Jo visited the Saturday Sport Show on Beyond Radio to talk about her success.
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