Back in December two of Wigan’s premier rugby clubs came together in memory of Ronnie Dutch. Wigan Rugby Union and Wigan St Patricks Rugby League played in a cross-code game at Douglas Valley in the inaugural Ronnie Dutch Memorial trophy. The game was played in terrific spirit, closely fought and a fitting tribute to the man who meant so much to both clubs and the wider community.

This weekend both clubs attended a presentation alongside the two charities which will benefit from the money raised. A grand total of £4400 was raised on the day with Wigan Macmillan and the Three Wishes Charity receiving £2200 each.

Ronnie’s wife, Jacqui, had a few words of thanks for everyone involved, “Today we presented cheques to the Three Wishes Cancer Centre and the Macmillan Nurses Wigan. We raised a whopping £4400 in memory of Ronnie. Thanks go out to each and every one of you who supported this event.”

Pictured are John Rullo from Macmillan, Janet Pemberton of Three Wishes, along with representatives from both clubs and members of Ronnie’s family.