Mark Bryant and Mark Corkin became the 17^th and 18^th life members of the club, which has produced a number of Wallabies and state representatives.

Kiama Rugby Club was re-established in its current incarnation in 1961.

Club president Daymien Clydesdale said it was a club which prides itself on its involvement in the Kiama community and is solely reliant upon the time and efforts of volunteers.

“Thousands of people have been involved in many aspects of the club over almost 60 years of its existence, but only a select few have received the prestigious honour of life membership,” he said. 

Clydesdale said Bryant, affectionately known as “Coke” to most, and Corkin, known simply as “Corko” are two of those volunteers who have given much more time and effort than most.

Corkin’s contribution to the club has spanned more than four decades.

“In that time he has contributed greatly to the ongoing advancement of the club through a variety of many crucial roles,” Clydesdale said. 

As a player, Corkin boasts more than 300 grade games for the club, second only to Bryant on the all-time list of games played.

Clydesdale said that Corkin’s playing career is only matched by his contribution to the club in his role as a coach.

He has coached all grades from Colts through to first grade over more than two decades.

“Like Corkin, Bryant’s contribution to the success of Kiama Rugby Club is immeasurable,” Clydesdale said. 

Bryant holds the honour of playing more games for Kiama Rugby Club than any other individual.

His total of 358 games includes two premierships.

“Despite being seemingly impossible, Bryant’s contribution to the club off the field well and truly matches his on field achievements,” Clydesdale said. 

Bryant spent the best part of a decade as president of the Kiama club.

“This decade saw the resurgence of the club, including two first grade premierships,” Clydesdale said. 

“In this time, Mark also played a key role in the foundation of Kiama Junior Rugby Club.

“His tireless work in securing much needed sponsorship for the club, and overseeing the biggest one-day Rugby Sevens tournament in the southern hemisphere, year in, year out is incredible.

“The ongoing success of Kiama Rugby Sevens is largely down to the hard work, year round, of Bryant and other volunteers.

“They are two greats of Kiama Rugby Club, and alongside the other life members and volunteers have made Kiama Rugby Club what it is today.”