On behalf of every member, player, guest and visitor who has been inside the club you helped to build, or stepped foot on the pitches you cared for, we thank you most sincerely and our condolences and love go to your family.

- Jon Stamp, MHRUFC Chair

Jack gave a lifetime of service to Kibworth and Market Harborough Rugby Club. He was one of the finest rugby players and a tremendous inspiration to many. Market Harborough Rugby Club has certainly lost it's most loyal servant.

Jack had been an active member of Market Harborough Rugby Club since 1955. (Formerly known as Kibworth) Jack played Rugby at the club as a boy and continued to play Rugby until he was 55. He was first team captain for 10 years and never missed a game. He has since been Club Chairman, President and more recently groundsman. He has been the club’s groundsman for over 25 years looking after the clubs 7 pitches at Northampton Road in all seasons and all weathers.

Jack was the proud winner of the Unsung hero in the Harborough District Sports Awards in 2015 and was also a recipient of the clubs Kibworth Cup – awarded to recognise those who had provided exceptional service to the club. Jack also was also awarded the M&J's Chairman's Award for his volunteering contribution at the club.

Words can't really do Jack's legacy justice, but when you next visit the club, survey the clubhouse and pitches and reflect how important Jack was to our club

Rest in Peace Jack

Tributes

Sulwyn Morris
Good morning every one We have just lost another member from our pen. It's Jack Morris. Played his first game way back in 1955 when he came with me to Kibworth as a reserve for the A xv, but played for Wellingborough R.F.C as they were a man short . He played on the wing for them. From then on he play all is games for Kibworth in different positions, until he became a prop and never looked back as he was selected to play every week. Jack soon made a name for himself as one of better props in the County. Not only was he was a a player, he was a Club man through and through, helping build the new changing rooms. From Fairfield Road when the Club moved to Harborough in 1956. When Club built the clubhouse in Gorse Lane in he put his hart and soul into it . In the 60s he became the 1st team Captain and in those day also the Club Captain. He kept that position for 10 years. Then moved up to be Club Chairman for a few years, then he served two spells as President , one under the Kibworth Banner and another under the Market Harboroùgh banner . You cannot name any project that Jack was not involved in . When he stop playing he took on the job of groundsman and was still at it until his end . So Jack go and buy yourself anew pair of BOOTS And have a good game on Saturday

Eddie Gregory
A great friend for many years 57 to be exact as a team mate captain family friend buddy when times were tough drinking mate for years we will miss him God bless you jack ❤️❤️❤️?????

Dave Coe
Woke this morning to hear the very very sad news that my great friend and colleague Jack B Morris passed away earlier today.
Totally gutted by this sad news Jack was a friend for over fifty years during which time we went through many many life events.
He was one of the finest rugby players to have graced the local Leicestershire and East Midlands scene and a tremendous inspiration to many.
Kibworth/Market Harborough RFC have lost it's most loyal servant and many of us have lost one of the best mates we could ever have had.
So many stories, laughs, hard battles both on and off the field of play, memories enough to fill the biggest and best of books.
My condolences and Best Wishes go to his family at this saddest of times. God Bless and RIP Jacko, my dearest friend you will never be forgotten - David (Bonzo)
hwyl fawr fy ffrind, gorffwys mewn heddwch

Heidi Waterfield
Well I hope the grounds behind the pearly gates have been kept to good standards!!
Jack Morris I will miss you so so much❤️Rest in peace my lovely

Kim Morris
Heidi he's already been picked to play Saturday in the heaven 15 . X

Becky Pope
RIP Jack. If the grounds weren’t great up there they will be now x

Michael King (Club President)
Such sad news. Jack was a real friend who I feel I have known for ever. God bless him. ❤️❤️??

Richard Hall
Sad news indeed. I never played with, or against Jack in his pomp, but the respect from his peers says everything about him both as a player and a team mate. Rest in Peace.

Phil Jarvis
A wonderful bloke, could ruffle a few feathers when they needed ruffling. If you had the interests of the rugby club at heart you were part of Jack's extended family. Condolences to Bryn, Gareth and Sulwyn. We're all immensely grateful for Jack's contribution to rugby. We'll miss you Jack. RIP

[i]Bob Lee
God bless you Jack, you are going to be sadly missed by us all RIP Jack

Nick Staff
Desperately sad to hear of the passing of Jack Morris. Rugby clubs the country over are built on legends like Jack. An ever present during my playing days and beyond. A truly good and selfless man who hundreds of us, young and old, owe a debt of gratitude. My thoughts are with his family. I'm sure some big hard men will have a tear in their eye today. RIP Jack

Peter Rowbotham
Perfect words Nick. Jack is a club legend who has devoted his entire life to the rugby club. He will be sadly missed by all.

Anne- Loiuse Bott
Sad to hear this news today’s he will be greatly missed by everyone that has grown up at the club rest in peace Jack xx ? ?

Vittoria Franchino
So sorry to hear this sad news RIP Jack.
Deepest Empathy to his Family and Friends. Thinking of you ? xx

Ian Jones
This is such sad news, one of my favourite club stalwarts

Paul Goode
Rip Jack. Thoughts and prayers to all

Matthew Ward
Have just read Dave Coe's post , well bugger one of life's gents and a great loss to family and friends alike, I will stand on the deck tonight a raise a glass to a great guy, RIP Jack give Mr Meads some stick.

Shirley Percival
So sorry to hear this condolences to his family RIP Jack

Paul Bissell
Sad news! ... Jack was one of the first to introduce me into the world of club rugby , great times !...... he will be missed .....Condolences to Jack’s family.

Matt Sneath
Sad news indeed ,my sincere condolences to Jack’s family

Ian Leeds
Just heard the news about jack morris a giant of a man both on and off the field it was a pleasure to have known you and played with you jack R.I.P old friend. Condolences to the family

Andy Whitman
Very sad news indeed. He will be sorely missed, not just by his family but by the whole local rugby community.

Jon Ison
So sad to hear this - a really proper good guy. Xx

John Williams
So sad, he will be missed by us all.

David Bailey
Such sad news have some great memories of playing days with jack will be sadly missed by friends and the club RIP jack.

Jack Morris Photos