Two Untimely Farewells
1st XV News Dear BHRFC friends and members, It is a sad start to June as we bid farewell to two iconic and legendary BHRFC players from two different generations. Yesterday, I attended a beautiful and poignant service for Brian Wilkinson, aka “Wilkie” at Worth. I was...
Jenny Weller
1st XV News A message from our club president James Shillaker. It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of Jenny Weller. Captain of the Black Widows, Jenny has been the Club’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year in recent years. Despite being new to the...
Brian “Wilky” Wilkinson
1st XV News Dear BHRFC friends and members! The club are saddened to hear of the passing of one of our first generation Sussex All Blacks legends Mr Brian “Wilky” Wilkinson after a short illness. Not only will Wilky be remembered as a fine player in the early days of...
Happy 100th Birthday Ron Hansford
1st XV News Dear BHRFC friends and members! It is my pleasure to wish a huge and happy 100th birthday to a true BHRFC legend, the one and only Ron Hansford (Top Middle). Ron joined BHRFC in 1972 and is most famous for playing for the club after his 70th birthday! The...
