The club was informed yesterday of the devastating news that Chris Mills died suddenly yesterday afternoon, at the young age of 51.

Although the cause of death is not yet finally established, it appears to have been a heart attack. Chris loved Datchworth RFC. He and I coached the mini and junior squad of which his oldest son Alex was a member, for 10 years. His second son Richard is a member of the U/17s squad; and Chris was also Deputy Head of the Youth Section at Datchworth RFC. Apart from all that, he was one of my closest friends. I know that he will be sorely missed.

Meanwhile, I’m sure that our thoughts and prayers are with Gill, Alex, Clare, Richard and Edward. Chris was a loving husband and a role model for any parent.

Jeremy Gillham
Youth Chairman