It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Gordon Miles, who served schools rugby in Coventry, Warwickshire and the Midlands for over 50 years.
Gordon’s last role was as Secretary and Team Manager of the Midlands, which he had filled for 18 years.
Gordon Miles
Schools’ Rugby Activities
1953- 1955 Loughborough College
1955-1957 Barkers Butts Boys School
Coventry Schools RFU Committee / Coach
1957-1958 Cardiff University
1958-1965 Barkers Butts Boys School
Coventry Schools RFU Committee – Treasurer
1965-1974 Foxford School, Coventry
Coventry Schools RFU – Selector
Warwickshire Schools RFU Committee / Selector
1974-1988 Kingshurst School, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull
Warwickshire Schools RFU Committee / Selector
Warwickshire Schools Representative on Midlands Committee
1990-1993 Warwickshire Schools RFU – Chairman
1993- 2008 Warwickshire Schools RFU – Secretary
1989-2008 Midlands Schools (16 Group) – Secretary
1990-2008 Midlands Schools (16 Group) – Team Manager
During this period Gordon has been:
16 Group Selector (Backs)
16 Group B XV Team Manager @ Millfield
Assistant Director of the Millfield International Tournament since inception
1988- 2008 Warwickshire Schools Representative on Full Warwickshire Committee
2003-2005 President Warwickshire RFU (CB)
He died at 8pm on Friday 20th February in hospital.
Gordon was a fantastic servant to schools rugby not only in the Midlands but also nationally. He was a lovely man who helped and supported us all whilst he worked so hard for the school boys.
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