Welsh Rugby

Pontypridd have announced the death of prop Stuart Williams who has passed away at the age of 33.

The statement said: "Stuart was a popular character around the club, one who gave his all as a hard grafting prop forward on the pitch, a long serving and loyal member of the squad.

"The club is today devastated by the news of Stuart's passing, and all thoughts now turn in deepest sympathy to his young family in their time of grief."

It's a long time since I've seen such a reaction on here. Just shows what a top man Ponty prop Stuart Williams must have been. #RipSlimer

— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) October 21, 2013

Everyone @ London Scottish is thinking of Stuart Williams' family at this sad time & his friends at @PontypriddRFC #rugbyfamily #rugbyunited

— London Scottish FC (@LSFCOfficial) October 21, 2013

Really sad to hear the terrible news of the death of Stuart Williams. Thoughts are with his family and all @PontypriddRFC #RIP

— Andrew Coombs (@Coombs_A) October 21, 2013

Very saddened to hear of the death of @PontypriddRFC prop forward Stuart Williams. A great stalwart of a great club #ripstuart

— Phil Steele (@philsteele1) October 21, 2013