Saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Roddham at the age of 61.

Ponteland Rugby Club is very saddened to report the passing of Bill Roddham at the age of

61.

Bill played rugby at Ponteland in the late 80s and into the 90s even travelling back at weekends to play for the club after he had moved to York.

A formidable and very competitive second row forward, Bill was captain of the 2^nd XV and played many games for the 1^st XV; he also played for Ponteland Cricket Club where captained both the 1^st XI and 2^nd XI.

In addition to his busy life playing for Ponteland Cricket Club and Ponteland Rugby Club, Bill was also a very committed footballer, turning out on a Sunday morning for Matfen Football Club for many years, even though on most occasions his body was aching from the previous day’s rugby match.

Bill’s funeral will be held at York Crematorium, YO23 2QD on Thursday 18^th June at 1.00pm.