Ian Brice: Rugby Legend Passes Away at Age 81 After a Long Illness

Tributes have flooded in following the death of Crawshay’s Welsh RFC icon Ian Brice, who died aged 81 on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after battling a long-term illness.

A prominent figure during the 1970s, Brice represented the renowned invitational team before later taking on the role of club president.

His association with the club stretched over five decades, and news of his passing has prompted widespread condolences from across the rugby community.

The news about Brice's death comes after the passing of rugby icon Joyce Churchill, who died at the age of 99, and former South Africa rugby referee Max Baise, who died at the age of 93.

Crawshay's Rugby Club mourns Brice's death

Crawshay’s Rugby Club released an official statement on their X handle to confirm the passing of Brice. The club acknowledged Ian as a part of them for five decades. He was the club's president at the time of his death.

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"It is with enormous sadness that Ian Brice, @CrawshaysRugby Player, Administrator, Trustee, and President died last night after prolonged illness," the Statement reads/

"He has been part of the club for 50 years, and his enormous presence will be missed by the @CrawshaysRugby Club."

Journalist Peter Jackson said that Ian Brice, a prominent and highly respected figure in Welsh rugby and the esteemed president of the renowned Crawshay’s RFC, passed away yesterday following a prolonged illness, and he extended his condolences to Brice’s family and loved ones.

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Source: Briefly News