Ronnie was a robust prolific back row forward during the 60s and 70s decades, playing for the 1st team on many occasions.
He left Keighley Boys Grammar School when he was 16 to work for the Yorkshire Electric Board going round emptying money out of prepay electricity meters. Eventually he became in charge of the collection team and retired early in his 50's.
Apparently, he was out cutting the grass at home when he came in to say he was not feeling too good. He had had a heart attack and was taken to Airedale Hospital where he passed away on Thursday 19th March 2026. He was 81 years old.
Our sincere condolences are extended to his wife Shiela and daughter Jayne and their family.