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It is with the greatest sadness that we must inform you of the death of our friend and colleague Bob Lawless who died today 28th June 2026 of a heart attack as he walked with his wife around RHS Wisley.

He was a wonderful passionate supporter of all rugby in Middlesex and beyond. His reach was extraordinary and he made such a difference to so many lives and clubs both in and outside MiddlesexAn inspirational President of his county in his time from 2018-20 who even after he had completed his term in office continued to provide outstanding service to his County and its clubs. In whatever he did he always looked to make a significant contribution

For those of you who read our newsletter you would have known that he was the current vice-chair of the County, and the Chairs of both Coaching and Referee Development. On top of that he was the Middlesex Representative on the L&SE Regional Organising Committee and a level 7 league secretary for Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex

He could be found every weekend across the season on a touchline somewhere supporting local rugby, whether it was Friday Night Under Lights, a Community Game on a Saturday or watching his beloved U20s across the London and SE Region.

Perhaps Eddie Keal our Chairman summed Bob up as well as any

“I have no words to express my sadness. Bob was the finest person I have ever met in rugby. Utterly selfless, endlessly giving and a true friend.”

A proud and committed family man our thoughts are with all those who loved him at this desperate time

Only seventy-three, for me his loss to the game locally is immeasurable

A true friend with whom I had the very greatest respect and admiration who is already very sadly missed

Andrew Smart
President Middlesex Rugby by @middlesexrugby

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One-club man 🫡

Gary Bridge made his debut for @watfordrugbyclub in 1977 - and almost 50 years later, he’s still turning up to play for the very same club.

📸 @therugbyjournal / Nick Dawe by @middlesexrugby

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Just under 10 days to go until our next Coach Ed session with Dan Cottrell this time looking at preparing U9s and U10s for their first steps into contact rugby! 🏉

Interested?

📍Ealing Trailfinders RFC
⏰ 7-9pm
📆Tuesday 1 September

Register now on the QR code above or drop us a DM and we’ll help with any questions! taken in Middlesex Rugby by @middlesexrugby

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Last night a combination of 15 club coaches and teachers attended a T1 coach enablement session at Hackney RFC led by Dan Cottrell.

The session was a great entry point to running sessions and developing a T1 programme at clubs and schools.

Great energy from all involved and hopefully a number of newly inspired coaches going back to schools and clubs. by @middlesexrugby

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