RIP MALCOLM PRICE

It is with a heavy heart that we hear of the passing of Malcolm Price.

Back in 2015, Hornets fans voted for their All Time. Hornets' XIII. Malcolm was included in the team

He made his Hornets Debut on 6/8/1966 versus York, away. His All Time XIII citation reads:

"Not many Hornets' players have scored for Great Britain in the last 50 years, but this Welsh dual-code international did, against France in 1968. Born in Pontypool, Price gained international RU recognition playing for his home town club. Between 1959 and 1962 he won nine caps for Wales RU and a further five caps for the British and Irish Lions. He was described by Andrew Bennet in his book 'Welsh Rugby Heroes' as 'the answer to the nation's prayers' ahead of the RU Lions 1959 tour. He didn't go, he chose League, signing for Oldham. This classy centre signed for Hornets in 1966, resurrecting his career after serious injury: he ruptured his spleen playing for Oldham against Hornets."

He was described by voting hornets fans as:
- A fast sleek winger
- One of a limited band of players to play for league and union Lions
- A classy centre and great servant who coached and promoted rugby league at amateur level in the town. 
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Malcolm Price won two caps for Great Britain (RL) while at Hornets, playing twice against Australia in 1967. A player - and a gentleman - of absolute class.

Well played, Malcolm, well played.

Tribute provided by club historian Jim Stringer.