New Signings and Retentions 23-24 - Event Date: 01 May 2023

NEW SIGNINGS 

PROPS 

Conor Carey – Experienced tighthead prop from Connacht, Northampton, Perpignan and Worcester Warriors, Conor will bring a wealth of experience to the pack.

Josh Cilia – Dynamic young ball playing prop joins Park from Bath University having had previous Nat 1 experience with Bishop’s Stortford.

Maurice Nwakor – A familiar face, Maurice returns to the club for his second spell after gaining Championship experience with London Scottish. Sponsored by The Ghibaut Family

Josh Pieterse – Loosehead Prop, previously played for Exeter University, Ealing Trailfinders, Ampthill and Bedford Blues.

HOOKERS 

Jasper Cameron – An exciting young prospect, Jasper joins straight from Loughborough University and comes with Nat 2 experience with Barnes and Loughborough.

Isaac Miller – Former Loughborough graduate joins Rosslyn to add some quality upfront with his Premiership experience from Worcester Warriors and London Irish.

SECOND ROW

Ed Ashcroft – Joins us from a year out of rugby but previously from Bath University. He will look to bring some sizeable power to the engine room of the Rosslyn Park pack. 

Jake Cleet – Joins us from nearby Wimbledon RFC where he had some outstanding seasons in the second row and still has huge potential to grow.

Arinze Okemuo – Comes to us from Newcastle University with a number of appearances with Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Cup and will be bringing his sizeable frame to the second/back row this season.

BACK ROW

Tom Bloomer – Old face rejoining Park after a stint away at Loughborough University. Tom was a stalwart in our Rangers side three seasons ago, and has come back again to join the 1st XV squad for the 2023/24 National League One Campaign.

Gus Lovatt –  An abrasive open side flanker who has been competing for Durham University who have been a top side in the BUCS Super League in the last couple of seasons.

Craig Stevenson – Joins us from Bury St Edmunds, the native Scotsman has had experience for Gordon Rugby Club in Australia and his hometown club of Ayr.

Jacob Wrafter – Jacob brings experience from Nottingham University and for the last couple of seasons has been a regular for Bishop’s Stortford in National One. He can play all across the back row and is known for his destructive ball carrying ability.  

SCRUM-HALF

Owen Davies – Former Dragons Academy Product and Welsh U20s who skippered Cardiff University in the BUCS super league and last season played for local side Wimbledon RFC.

Ewan Fenley  – Previously played at Ealing Trailfinders, Bedford Blues and Ampthill. Having spent last season with Henley, Ewan joins us to give pivotal experience at the half-back role. Sponsored by Warrener Stewart 

FLY-HALF

Lewis Dennett – Former Richmond fly-half who played for them in the Championship, but joins us from Shoot Shield side Manley Marlins in Australia where he has played for the last two seasons. Sponsored by Style Property Maintenance 

Jack Martin – Joins us from Sevenoaks Rugby Club where he had an outstanding season last year and has impressed in pre-season so far.

Tom Wilstead – Joins Park after a number of years playing in the Bristol Bears professional ranks with outings for Bristol A and also spent time on loan with Dings Crusaders.

OUTSIDE BACKS

Max Craven – Utility player Max Craven can play anywhere in the midfield or 15. Previously a graduate from Nottingham University and has been a regular for the Bournville side in Nat 2 for the last few seasons.

Theo Manihera – The young 22 year old joins us with experience from Championship sides Nottingham and London Scottish and is hoping to bolster our options at centre. Sponsored by Graham & Sibbald 

Patrick Kelly – Former Scotland & GB 7s player plays centre/wing and brings a wealth of professional experience having also played for Glasgow Hawks. 

James Stokes – The former Park backs Coach brings his experience from Coventry and most recently London Irish. Will prove invaluable to Park this season with his ability to play at 13, 15 or on the wing.

Matt Williams – Former loanee player Matt Williams had a stint with Park in the 17/18 season and has rejoined this season. Equally good at centre as he is on the wring, his premiership experience will be an asset to the side.

RETAINED

We are delighted to confirm the following players have committed to the club for another season. 

FORWARDS 

Ali Wade (Gardiner and Theobold), Arthur Ellis (The Redferns), Austin Hay, Buster Wilkins, Charlie Piper (Piper’s 8), Dan Laventure (The Ghibaut Family), Diego Costa, George Hamblin, Gregor Gillanders, Harry Ledger, Henry Spencer (Howard and Dee), Jake Buckingham, Jordan Martin (Mermaid Gin), Matt Bolwell, Sam Garvey, Will Burton 

BACKS 

Benji Marfo (BlytheRay), Charlie Walker (Stephen and Mike), James Keay, Jack Webster, Joe Luca Smith, Jordan Van Schwlyk, Josh Addams, Luc Smith (Rugby Against Cancer), Luke Baldwin, Matt Gordon, Max Trimble (Halbro), Rob Lind, Theo Alexis, Tom Stanton (BlytheRay), Will Glover 

LEAVERS

As always, it is sad to say goodbye to our departing players. We thank them all for their service and wish them all the best for the future. We look forward to welcoming them to The Rock to support from the sidelines.

Cameron Zeiss – Retired
Craig Holland – Moved on to Dorking Rugby Club
Dave Lewis – Retired
Dylan Flashman – Retired
Henry Cheeseman – Moved on to Richmond FC
Henry Robinson – Retired
Jack Gash – Retired
Jared Saunders – Retired
Luc Jones – Moved on to Richmond FC
Nick Lovell – Retired
Seb Strang – Moved back to Australia