We were sorry to hear about the recent passing of former Wales international Colin Standing, who died peacefully on 18th May at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, aged 83.
Colin played just 25 games of senior first-class rugby league, but two of them were for Wales, against France and England in the 1969-70 European Championship. He was heritage number 281 for Wales.
Born on 30th May 1942 in Bridgend, he played rugby union for Tondu, Cefn Cribwr, London Welsh and London University, representing GB Universities, and started playing with Bridgend RFC in 1961. A full-back until he was 18-years-old, he then switched to the back row.
Whilst at Bridgend, he represented Crawshays, Barbarians, and also a combined Bridgend-Maesteg XV that faced the touring Fijians in 1964.
He turned professional with Wigan in 1967 but only played 18 first-team matches in his two seasons there, scoring two tries, and also appeared several times for their reserves side. He played four times for Oldham and once for Warrington in 1970 before moving back to Wales.
Originally an industrial chemist by trade, following his retirement from rugby league, Colin enjoyed a successful career in education, eventually becoming Acting Headmaster at Pencoed Comprehensive School.
On retirement, Colin Colin was a member of the Wigan Past Players Association, and he still kept himself fit, enjoying long-distance walking, golf and daily swimming, right into his 70s.
Everyone at Wales Rugby League sends their sincere condolences to his wife Janice and all of his family and friends.
Colin’s Funeral is tomorrow, Tuesday, 9th June at Coychurch Crematorium at 2.15pm.
Colin Standing – 30/05/1942-18/05/2026
