Colin Hillman (1963 – 2 July 2009) was a Welsh rugby player and coach, known for his time with the Wales sevens team.

Colin Hillman
Date of birth1963
Place of birthBridgend, Wales
Date of death2 July 2009 (age 64)
Place of deathBridgend, Wales
SchoolBrynteg Comprehensive School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Bridgend RFC ()
Swansea RFC ()
South Wales Police RFC ()
Merthyr rugby clubs ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Barbarians
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
Wales 7s
Coaching career
Years Team
Bridgend RFC
Wales 7s

Rugby career

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Playing career

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During his senior playing career, Hillman was a hooker for Bridgend RFC but also played for the Barbarians, Wales Sevens, Swansea RFC, South Wales Police RFC, Bridgend Sports and Merthyr rugby clubs.

On 31 May 1980, Hillman played with the Wales Youth team who defeated South Africa Youth in the match before the British & Irish Lions played the Springboks. The game was the first Welsh international win against a South African international team on South African soil until the senior team's tour of the country in 2022. While he never played for the Wales senior XV, he did play for Wales 7s.[1]

Coaching career

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After his playing days, Hillman turned to coaching, first at Nantymoel RFC and later at the Bridgend Ravens. He also was the coach for the Wales national rugby sevens team.[1]

Police career

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Hillman worked for South Wales Police as an Armed Response Officer.[2]

Personal life

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Hillman was married with two children. He died on 2 July 2009 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ospreys Pay Tribute To Colin Hillman | Ospreys". www.ospreysrugby.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Tribute to Colin Hillman 1963-2009 - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2024.