Tributes are flooding in after the death of a "true gent" who belonged to Norwich Rugby Club team for 20 years.

Paul Spinks first joined the club as a coach for the mini and youth teams in the early 1990s.

He continued as a volunteer to support his son Adam and in recent years worked as a doting lunch coordinator.

The club shared the news of his death in an emotional statement on Monday.

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"Paul will have been known to many of you as the club’s lunch coordinator for a number of years," it said.

"He was always friendly with a happy smile and helpful approach. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

"A kind and thoughtful man, he will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.

He joined the club as a coach in the early 1990sHe joined the club as a coach in the early 1990s (Image: Norwich Rugby Club)

"Our condolences are extended to his wife Lyn and children Adam and Victoria at this very sad and difficult time."

Dozens of people responded, sharing their own memories of Paul.

Andy Warnes wrote: "That’s sad news indeed. A true gent with old-fashioned integrity. Will be sadly missed at NRFC and in the wider rugby community. Rest well old boy."

Iain Trice added: "Very sad to hear this. He was my first boss when I re-joined Lotus Engineering in the powertrain department in the late 1990s.

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"He was very welcoming and eased me in so I quickly picked up the systems. A good man, my condolences to the family."

Richard James recalled: "Such sad news. I knew Paul from the under-13s when playing with Adam. He was kind, generous and always smiley around the club."

A Norwich Rugby Club spokesman added they will share details of the funeral arrangements as and when advised.