Welsh rugby president dies

WELSH rugby was in mourning yesterday following the sudden death of the president of the Welsh Rugby Union, Keith Rowlands.

Rowlands, a former Wales and British Lions player, collapsed at his home in Cardiff and died at lunchtime yesterday, less than 24 hours after watching Wales beat Canada 61-26 at the Millennium Stadium.

“This is a huge blow for Welsh rugby and obviously a terrible tragedy for Keith’s family. The thoughts of everyone involved in the game, in Wales and across the world, will be with them.” said WRU chairman David Pickering.