Tributes to 'special' dad to three young children and ex-Swansea RFC player after his death from cancer

Tributes have been paid to a loving dad-of-three and rugby player who lost his battle with cancer.

Jack Dawson, originally from Shropshire, moved to Swansea for university and developed a name in the rugby community across south Wales before starting his own family.

Following his death, close friends and teammates have paid their respects, describing the 38-year-old as "one of the best" alongside "a great leader, a great player and a wonderful human being" who will be sorely missed.

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A fundraiser is currently underway to help support Jack's young family, with funds raised going towards organising a memorial bench overlooking one of his favourite surf beaches in Swansea. Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones was one of those urging people to support the appeal this week.

Any additional funds will contribute to supporting Jacks' partner, Alice, and their three young children - Evie, six, Annabel, four, and George, 20 months. You can donate to it by clicking here.

Jack Dawson was described as an athletic and outgoing individual who "made an impression on people wherever he went with a personality and booming voice you would never forget".

A passionate surfer, he was diagnosed with bone cancer after seeking medical help surrounding what he believed at first was a pulled muscle in his leg.

After a brave seven-month battle, Jack died surrounded by his loving family; his beloved wife Alice, parents Pauline and Stephen, best friend and older brother Luke and his younger brother and sister, Joe and Millie.

"It just came so out of the blue and rocked everyone, for someone that was so traditionally fit and healthy it was difficult to take and very overwhelming. It