Much-missed former player honoured by Powys rugby club

The popular player died suddenly in March 2023, prompting tributes from across Wales.

A club spokesman said: "We managed to raise and donate £100 each for Ponthafren and MND Association with a further £100 donated from the Leach family to Ponthafren.

"In memory of Dylan, a trophy was donated by Severn Trophies Engraving & Gifts and will be presented to the man of the match each time Newtown RFC play Rhyl & District RFC at home. This year's winner was Ollie Vaughan.

"Thank you also to No.1 High Street for donating a raffle prize to help us raise money."

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Meanwhile Newtown Rugby Club has appointed Mark Saunders as its new chaplain.

Mark joins through Sports Chaplaincy UK and will support the club in many different ways.

New club chaplain Mark Saunders.

He said: "It's a great privilege to be taking up this position as club chaplain providing a pastoral and supportive role to all connected to the club.

"I first had contact with the club in the 80's playing youth then first and second team rugby.

"Returning to Newtown in 1992 from university to teach biology at Newtown High School and start playing for Newtown again until the mid 2000's when I hung up my boots.

"These days I teach courses such a first aid to industry and keep fit with gym work and fitness training at Maldwyn Harriers Athletics Club.”