“Sid” was the Quiet man of Risca Rugby Club, but very influential in his comment.

Cyril enjoyed Risca Rugby for over forty years. He always had a smile for everyone and whatever the result out on the park he always provided positive criticism.

Cyril was a family man, 46 years married to Valerie, cherishing sons Steve and David with wives Elaine and Lisa and grandchildren Josh, Elliott, Daniel, Jo, Sam and Megan who were all his pride and joy.

A Trustee of the Club, Life Member, ex Chairman and committeeman, Cyril was black and amber through and through.  A Rogerstone lad, he attended Pontywaun, Grammar School. He was a Royal Engineer and member of the British Legion and an electrician at GKN and Alcan. After his family gardening, holidays and of course Risca RFC were his loves.

Cyril was a quiet, gentle person, who gave loyal and sincere friendship, he was good, generous company giving sensible advice and humorous conversation. It came as quite a shock that Cyril was suddenly taken from our company but we must thank Val for letting us share in his life.

I’m sure that Cyril will be supporting Risca from above and on a Sunday morning his spirit will be at the Club bar tasting a pint and mulling over Saturdays’ performance.

God Bless you Cyril

John Hayes Hon. Secretary