A MEMORIAL day is to be held to mark the second anniversary of the death of a popular rugby player.

Macaulay Campbell was killed in February 2016 after his car crashed on the A3057, and thousands of pounds were raised in his memory in the weeks after his death.

Hours earlier, Mac, from Rownhams, had been named man of the match following Romsey Rugby Club’s win over Alresford.

Floral tributes were put at the scene, as a charity concert, MacFest, was organised, raising a total of £20,000.

Now, the rugby club he used to play for has set up a memorial day to mark the second anniversary of his death.

A statement from Romsey Rugby Club said: “Players, family and friends will all be welcome on what will be a great day.

“In the morning, Mountbatten School and The Romsey School will compete at all age groups for the Campbell Cup. This will be followed at 2pm by a friendly game between Romsey and Alresford.”

The day is set to take place on February 24, four days after the two-year anniversary of the crash that happened at 10.30pm on Mac’s journey home from celebrations after the match.

Mac, who was 20, died when his black VW Lupo was involved in a collision with a BMW near Romsey Golf Club.

Hundreds held candlelit vigils, laid mementos and rugby balls for the former Mountbatten School pupil.

As previously reported, an inquest heard that the young rugby star had drank ‘double the driving limit’ before the fatal crash.

Winchester Coroner’s Court heard how Mac was in high spirits after they beat Alresford 19-3.

A toxicology test found he had 172mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system – just over twice the driving limit of 80mg.

The driver of the other vehicle involved, Mark Penn-Newman, said at the time: “The car was on my side of the road. I could not even flinch – there was no time.”

Girlfriend Fleur Gollogy had launched a personal appeal with Craig David taking part in the charity concert that raised thousands for various good causes four days before what would have been Mac’s 21st birthday.