It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Waller. He passed away peacefully and pain-free after a short illness. Brian was a late convert to rugby, he was an ever-present on the touchline, from the late 1970s until the present day. He fulfilled the secretary, Chairman, and President roles at Cheshunt Rugby […]
Passing of Tony Wesley It is with great sadness that we announce that Tony Wesley passed away peacefully at home at lunchtime on 30th April 2023, ironically, on Julie’s birthday. Tony was a hugely influential and much respected member of our club. Few, if any, have done more for Welwyn RFC. His club CV […]
Lee Hyams The Herts Referees Society has lost another of its long standing friends. Lee Hyams passed away on 10th March after a lengthy illness which unfortunately denied him the pleasure of active involvement with the Society or with his club, Watford RFC, in recent times. In accordance with the principles of his Jewish […]
Alastair Fenton Duffus Milne – an obituary Herts RFU send our condolences to Alastair Milne’s family and to all at Barnet Elizabethan’s Alastair Milne sadly passed away on December 26th. Alastair was born on 4th June 1932 in Petercultar, Aberdeen. Initially educated at Aberdeen Grammar School, where he played rugby & cricket. Moved to London […]
Alan Gibbs – Obituary Alan Gibbs, Past President and Life Vice President of Hertfordshire Referees Society, Life Member of Hertfordshire RFU and Vice President of Hertford RFC, has passed away after a short period in hospital. Prior to that Alan had not been in the best of health for a while but had maintained […]
Passing of Alan Gibbs It is with great sadness that we inform you that Alan Gibbs, Past President and Life Vice President of Hertfordshire Referees Society and Life Member of Hertfordshire RFU, passed away this morning after a short period in hospital. Prior to that Alan had not been in the best of health for […]
Passing of Niels Hvass (Tring) Niels Hvass, Tring Rugby Club Life President, died earlier this month, having been in ill health for some time. Niels ran the Tring Colts (U19) side for a number of years in the ‘80s as well as turning out for the 5th and occasional 6th teams. Club Chairman, John […]
Passing of John Stevens (Tring) John Stevens, a Vice President of Tring, passed away in December after a short illness. He had a long standing association with Tring but also had strong rugby connections elsewhere. John arrived at Tring in the early’70s from Brentwood and Upminster and soon became Club Captain and then Coach. […]
Passing of Tony Wortley Please see below the obituary for Tony Wortley by David Williams. Herts RFU send their condolences to Tony’s family and friends. Tony Wortley The Hertfordshire Referees Society and Hertfordshire RFU are sorry to learn that Tony Wortley passed away recently. Tony was a leading referee in the Herts Society in the […]
Invitation to friends of Bevan Clarke Bevan Clarke’s family have asked that we extend the following invitation: In case anyone from Herts Rugby would like to join Bev’s family for drinks there is a Memorial Get Together to celebrate his life on Friday 24th September at BSRFC commencing at 2.00pm Bev’s Obituary was previously posted […]
