Powys accident: Two on field after rugby referee killed and child injured

Caereinion Old Boys Rugby Club in Meifod, Powys, posted on Facebook that he was “highly valued and much loved”, and a “dedicated head coach of our under-10 team, who spends a lot of time supporting our young players by demonstrating his knowledge and passion”. for the game.”

The club said: “He was also a highly respected referee and had refereed matches in Wales and New Zealand.

“But above all Rhys was a genuinely nice person who will be greatly missed, not just by his young team but by everyone associated with the club.”

The 29-year-old is charged with six offences, including driving under the influence of drugs, causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a collision.

The 33-year-old faces four offences, including causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a collision.

Both were remanded in custody, police said, and are due to appear in court again in December.