A Bradford amateur rugby star who lost his leg in a car smash is about to reveal his new high-tech false leg today - decorated in honour of the Bradford Bulls.

Former Dudley Hill hooker Stuart Tighe lost his leg in a road accident last year.

But he's about to be fitted with a new hi-tech limb which will enable him to take up sport again.

Mr Tighe, 24, has been working as a youth development worker at the Bradford Bulls and his new leg will be decorated with more than a dozen Bulls badges.

Now Mr Tighe says his new leg will enable him to take up sport again as well as being a walking advertisement for his favourite team.

"I'm really enjoying the work with the Bulls and I help to organise fun days and roadshows," said Mr Tighe.

"I go round lots of schools and the children are always asking me about my leg.

"They are always prodding and poking it so their interest will definitely be captured by my new Bradford Bulls leg.

"It is plastic with a white cover, covered with the emblems. The leg is one of the most advanced ones that are available on the NHS.

"I will hopefully be able to start mountain biking and playing golf."

Mr Tighe lost his left leg in a crash last September after a night out with his team mates in Tyne and Wear. Their Ford Transit van spun out of control and hit a crash barrier

Fundraisers have collected thousands of pounds to pay for an even more advanced artificial limb.

"To take up athletics full-time and have a leg, that could cope with a lot of running, I would have to pay for one privately," he said.

"They can cost thousands of pounds so it's incredible that people have raised so much money.

"Dudley Hill Rugby Club has collected thousands and even our rival teams have made donations to help.

"My new leg will let me do some sport but it will probably need repairing every two or three months.

"My long-term goal is to get a specially-designed silicone leg that can cope with anything.

"I just can't wait to be able to start doing sport again and I think my Bulls leg will be a real hit at work."

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