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Final farewell for former Cross Keys rugby prop

Richie Donovan, who played 412 games for Cross Keys RFC, passed away aged 63.

Stephanie Williams has been described as “a truly committed supporter, patron and contributor to Senghenydd RFC and its wider community”.

Rugby clubs across the county continue to face an uncertain future with the season cancelled and income all but dried up.

Tributes have been paid to Neil Robinson, a former PE teacher at Blackwood Comprehensive.

It will be the first time in their 100-year history that they will have a place to call their own.

Bedwas RFC have returned their medical gas canisters to the supplier to be lent out to the NHS.

In a letter addressed to the clubs, WRU chairman Gareth Davies said: “We are all in this together and, together, we will see it through.

Bargoed RFC’s season was brought to a premature end due to the pandemic.

The funeral of former Wales international Matthew J Watkins was held at Thornhill Crematorium in Cardiff on March 31.

Penallta RFC back-row forward Ieuan Strutt tragically passed away earlier this month.