Former Welsh Rugby Union president and secretary Dennis Gethin has died at the age of 79
Dennis Gethin addressed the 2019 WRU annual general meeting as his presidency came to an end, with then-chairman Gareth Davies amused by his speechGethin was the union's secretary from 1998 to 2002, and was the 11th and last person to fill that role as it then changed to chief executive officer."Dennis was an incredible servant to the game in Wales and will be sorely missed," said current WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood.
"Dennis served for 12 years as president of the Welsh Rugby Union and was known not only for his hard work, dedication and statesmanlike gravitas, but also for his unique and infectious sense of humour," added Collier-Keywood. "In 2016, he was awarded an OBE for his services to Welsh rugby, having also served as secretary for a five-year period from 1998. This was a most fitting tribute to a great man.
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