The "bedrock" of Llanidloes Rugby Club has been recognised nationally as a 'Clubhouse Champion' for her tireless work and dedication to the sport in the town.

Elaine Jones was selected by a panel of judges, including Wales' top try-scorer Shane Williams, from more than 800 nominations across Wales.

"When I found out I was nominated I was honoured, shocked and gobsmacked," she said.

Elaine's prize included receiving the honour of being a Principality Building Society Clubhouse Champion for 2022 and VIP treatment at the Wales vs Italy Six Nations match on March 19, including box seats and a meet and greet with a player from the current Welsh men’s squad.

Elaine has been the club’s secretary for ten years and supports with a variety of jobs around the club including managing volunteer rota’s and club memberships.

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Llanidloes RFC said that their club would "quite simply, not function" without her.

"The secretary position is only a small part of all she does. To name just a few things she does; manages all volunteer staff rota's, after match cooking, manages all bar orders and inventory, cleans both club house and changing rooms, prepares and manages all the clubs hygiene inspections, club membership, facility up-keep.

"Her latest initiative to make our club a hub of the community has resulted in the following local community groups using our facilities free of charge on a regular basis - Brownies, youth club, charity bingo, cheerleader's, dog club and local St John's Ambulance. Elaine opens up and greets every group every week.

"Elaine certainly is the bed rock of the club, and never fails to amaze us all with her enthusiasm."