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It is with great regret that we must report the death of Colin Hillman (46) after battling fiercely against pancreatic cancer for over 2 years.
Colin has been associated with rugby throughout his life which see him play for the Barbarians, Swansea, South Wales Police, Bridgend Sports, Merthyr, Wales Sevens, Schools and Youth and when he retired from playing he continued his involvement with rugby where he coached Wales Sevens, Spain Sevens, Nantymoel, Bridgend Ravens and of course Samurai International RFC.
Colin was passionate about Welsh rugby and was respected by coaches the World over. He was a hugely popular character with players and coaches alike and his unbelievable knowledge of the Sevens game was utilized by Wales despite his illness, right up to and including the RWC in Dubai this year. Colin was immensely proud when the Welsh team lifted the Rugby Sevens World Cup having been instrumental in recent years helping to develop many young Welsh players.
Colin traveled the World with the Samurai rugby team helping them to unprecedented success, giving up his own time on a completely voluntary basis for the Game he so dearly loved.
Terry Sands, founder of the Samurai Sevens team said “Colin was my closest friend and I thought the absolute World of him, he has helped me with the Samurai team for many many years and without him the team would never have seen the success that they have. It was a privilege to work with him and to have him as my dearest friend. He will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him”
Colin Hillman 1963-2009
