It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Benson on Saturday 25th October, age 87. John was a life time member of HRFC however he fine-tuned his front row prowess at Chester RUFC before moving south and joining Harpenden RFC in 1981 .

John was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by so many, our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.

John's funeral will take place on Wednesday 19th November at 1pm at St Nicholas Church, Harpenden, followed by refreshments at Harpenden Golf Club.