Alun Priday 1933 – 2025
From Keith Morgan, Chairman Cardiff Athletic Club “With great sadness we report the passing of Our CAC President Alun Priday.
In addition to his widely reported sporting achievements Alun was a great club man, administrator, and lifelong supporter of all sports.
He was a true gentleman and his wise words and sense of humour will be greatly missed.
Our most sincere condolences go to Alun's family and friends.”
Alun had a remarkable life- long association spanning over 75 years with Cardiff RFC and Cardiff Athletic Club both as a player followed by various committee positions.
He played at Full Back between 1952 –1966 making a staggering 410 appearances for the 1st XV scoring 33 tries.
In a very distinguished rugby career, as well as playing at the Club for 14 years, he also played for the RAF and Glamorgan County. He represented the Barbarians in 1963/64 and was capped by Wales in 1958 and 1961.
Alun was among the first group of players to be honoured and inducted into the Club’s Hall of Fame.
After his playing days he served on the committee of the club for many years and went on to become the Secretary.
He was one of the founder members and an avid supporter of the Former Players Association, serving on the committee for many years and has been our President since 2015. He was always present at Former Players Events and his outstanding service was recognised with the award of Life Membership of the Association in 2016.
Alun was also a loyal supporter of Cardiff Athletic Club and has served as their President for a number of years.
His devotion, commitment and loyalty to the Club have been outstanding.
As well as a wonderful rugby player, he was a true gentleman off the field and an all- round sportsman who excelled in cricket and golf where he captained Cardiff Golf Club.
Alun was a very popular and highly respected member of the Club. He made many life-long friends both at the Club and in the wider sports community.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and we send our sincere condolences to his wife Jill and all his family at this very sad time.