Trust in Haven would wish to join with the Whitehaven Rugby community in mourning the death of Billy Fisher, a former Whitehaven RLFC club skipper

On July 20, 1981, he signed with Haven from St Bendicts RUFC , and six weeks later, he made his First Division debut against Hull at home. It was the first of his 367 appearances in gold, blue, and chocolate. Only the late, great John J McKeown surpassed this total.

His career lasted until June 2, 1996, when he faced Wakefield Trinity in his last game at the Recreation Ground. During his career at Haven, he scored 68 tries. He began at centre and subsequently moved on to captain the team and play loose forward/second row.

Another sad loss for the club who only recently lost another former Club Skipper Gordon Cottier

Our condolences to Billy;s family at this sad time