Former Pocklington RUFC fly-half Mark Burton has died aged 56.

Burton played for the club in the 1970s and 1980s and supported the club in recent years.

Also a talented cricketer, Burton captained Woodhouse Grange for several seasons and played a leading role in their National Village Cup win at Lord’s in 1995.

A funeral will be held at All Saint’s Church, Pocklington, today at noon.