Welsh rugby club legend dies as tributes pour in:
Archie Thorburn was a well-known and hugely talented valleys rugby player who represented Wattstown and ...
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Wattstown RFC mourns Archie ThorburnThe 59-year-old made 195 senior appearances and scored 100 tries for the club.
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- Wattstown RFC confirmed the death of 59-year-old club stalwart Archie Thorburn on Wednesday.
- Thorburn made 195 senior and 10 youth appearances for Wattstown, scoring 100 tries.
- He also represented Pontypridd RFC and Welsh Districts, appearing in four Worthing Welsh Districts Cup finals in 1993, 1994, 1996 and 1997.
- On Saturday, a minute’s silence is planned before the Llanishen match at Wattstown Park and the Athletic fixture against Dowlais.
Everyone at Wattstown RFC sends our deepest condolences to Archie Thorburn’s family at this incredibly sad time.— Wattstown RFC, in a post confirming Archie Thorburn’s death.
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