Tributes have been paid to a much-loved rugby coach who died at the age of 42 at the weekend following a short illness.
Following his passing, Gareth Lewis has been credited as making a "huge contribution to Welsh rugby" in a variety of different roles. As well as coaching at Caerphilly Rugby Club, Gareth also worked for the Welsh Rugby Union as both a hub officer and development officer, also serving in a similar role at the Dragons.
He also worked for Newport High School, having previously worked with Rhymney Valleys School. Earlier this year, he coached Newport Schools U15s to victory in the Morgan Griffiths Plate final at the Principality Stadium, beating Rhymney Valley 31-17.
