20th April 2026

Martyn Thomas RIP

It’s with great sadness that we have learned that Martyn passed away on Saturday morning, 18 April.

Martyn was a great servant to the game and NLD serving locally as the Chair and RFU Council member. He then went on to Chair the RFU and during his tenure the Union went through some difficult times which Martyn faced with his typical stoicism.
Martyn is survived by his son Bryan, daughter in law Karen and granddaughter Erin. Our deepest condolences and thoughts go to them and all of Martyn’s friends in the rugby world and beyond.
Details of Martyn’s funeral will be published as they become known.