New signings and retention 2024-25
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Topic: New signings and retention 2024-25
Posted By: Iamthegoat3
Subject: New signings and retention 2024-25
Date Posted: 17 May 2024 at 16:36
New topic board for any national 1 clubs regarding retentions and new signings
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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 17 May 2024 at 19:10
Ben Moa to Plymouth Albion.
Ex Dragons amd Wales U20 back row.
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Posted By: DGS Old Boy
Date Posted: 18 May 2024 at 10:23
DMP scrum half Callum Pascoe to Chinnor, Centre Harry Yates to Ealing good luck lads in your step up.
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Posted By: Rothman2
Date Posted: 18 May 2024 at 14:00
Will Milner, Roth fly half goes back to Huddersfield.
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Posted By: FlyingRuck
Date Posted: 21 May 2024 at 08:46
Josh Smart to Blackheath from Ampthill Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas to Blackheath from Sale FC
Source: Blackheath official website
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Posted By: FlyingRuck
Date Posted: 24 May 2024 at 09:21
Jordan Burns from Ealing Trailfinders Leo Jowett from Coventry
Source: Blackheath official website
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2024 at 12:17
Bishops Stortford, started announcing retentions on their facebook page, 8 so far https://www.facebook.com/BishopsStortfordRugbyClub/" rel="nofollow - BSRFC | Facebook
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2024 at 19:02
Leicester Lions begin announcing re-signing of players for the new season, first is explosive prop Aaron Dawson, made his debut last year and played 20 games. Leicester born tighthead, who can play loosehead too, will be an important key player for the Lions.
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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:01
Richmond have signed a CEO.
Does that count?
Ex Ospreys commercial director who never moved to Swansea from London.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2024 at 21:39
Ollie Taylor, last seasons vice captain re-signs for the Lions for 2024/25, the former Nottingham hooker has played over 200 games for the club.
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 10:56
Paul10 wrote:
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Ex Ospreys commercial director who never moved to Swansea from London. |
Might help to explain why Welsh rugby finances are in such a perilous state!
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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 11:07
If you are genuinely interested in that basket case then I thoroughly recommend this book. https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781912631506/welsh-rugby-what-went-wrong" rel="nofollow - https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781912631506/welsh-rugby-what-went-wrong
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2024 at 20:48
Leicester Lions re- sign openside flanker Johnny Murdoch who has over 250 games under his belt for the club and scrum half James Stubbs last seasons top scorer with over 100 games for the club.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:45
Former Cardiff Met tight head prop Isaac Thompson signs for the Lions for another year to add to his 72 games for the club.
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Posted By: Storty
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 10:05
Stortford are announcing a signing a day on twitter at the moment.
So far three lads from Loughborough uni, Tristan Smith (prop), Isaac Bell (Hooker) and Charlie Briers (scrum half). Also Ollie Moffitt (hooker) from Rams.
Tristan Smith played at Stortford for the 22/23 season and did very well. Don't know much about the others, looks like Moffitt was backup hooker at Rams.
Majority of the first XV from last season also confirmed as staying.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2024 at 16:26
Winger Jake Sterland signs on again for another year aiming for his 50th appearance with the Lions. The former Leicester Tigers academy and England under 18's player is also a former English schools 100 metre runner.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 09:24
Luke Bouchier signs for the Lions for another season after a very successful year, playing at centre or fly half, Luke is a prolific kicker too. A strength and conditioning coach at Leicester Tigers, he previously captained the BUCS rugby team for Trent Uni. as well as playing for England Counties at under 18's and U 20's level.
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 10:49
First announcements from Esher of players leaving and joining.
New signings confirmed:
Jacob Morris, prop from Cornish Pirates Piero Noah, hooker/prop from Trailfinders Academy Dom Sammut, lock from Camberley Raff Hollister, wing/centre from Tonbridge Juddians and Uni of Surrey Stan Norman, wing/full back from Cinderford and Hartpury Uni George Worthington, wing/centre from Loughborough Uni
Returners:
Ollie Norris, back row from Uni of Swansea Emmett Murphy, prop from New Zealand
Leavers:
Matt Lowes, prop going to work in Saudi Arabia Andy Hamilton, hooker returning to the South West Lorcan Dow, No.8 moving to Dublin Harvey Scott, back row retired through concussion Dan Rowland, wing moving to Cheltenham
The bulk of last year's squad are returning.
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Posted By: Happy
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:44
Dom Sammut is a good bit of business
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 16:23
Ethan Godefroy has re-signed with the Lions for another season, with 118 games for the club he has been a mainstay at the club both in the backrow or at lock.
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Posted By: front5
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2024 at 18:21
No news or communication at all from DMP which is somewhat unusual.
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Posted By: pen 15
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:00
none from Caldy which is normal
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 10:27
Centre/full back Joe Brock is the next to re-sign for the Lions, the former Coventry player who has previously been on loan, joined the Lions last year after a season at Valley RFC in New Zealand, he will be looking to add to his 26 appearances for the club.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2024 at 17:02
Loosehead Will Roberts also signs on for the Lions, he has an impressive 115 appearances for the club so far, formerly in both Leicester Tigers and Nottingham academies, a local lad who played England U20's counties. Will played for Leicester Tigers in a game against Nottingham in February this year.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2024 at 10:50
Captain Tom Williams signs on for another year and is also joining the coaching team, the former England Counties, Rotherham, Bedford and Blackheath player has well over a 100 appearances with the Lions.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2024 at 17:22
Next signing for the Lions is centre Ahren Crowley, last season he was on loan to the Lions partner club Syston RFC, he will be hoping to break into the first team after a great season last year. Ahren formerly played for Hull KR academy and was part of the Leicester Tigers ACE program whilst at Brooksby College.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2024 at 09:07
Big number 8 and top carrier, Nick Cairns signs on again for the Lions, the former Newcastle academy and England Counties U20's backrower will be looking forward to adding to his appearances for the club. Nick is another Lion who has guested for the Leicester Tigers.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2024 at 17:09
Estonian international Luke Veebel signs on for another season at the Lions, the former Leicester Tigers academy and Coventry player has made 154 appearances for the club.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2024 at 09:59
Todays re-signing for Leicester Lions is backrow stalwart Simon Johnson, amassing 156 appearances for the club, the former Cambridge and Midlands U 20's player was a key player for the side last season with 25 appearances.
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2024 at 16:43
Esher confirm retentions:
Ben Robbins - wing Fergus Donnelly - centre Harry Faulkner - fullback Adam Bullett - lock and Club captain Pierre Thompson - scrumhalf
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2024 at 19:01
tigerburnie wrote:
Estonian international Luke Veebel signs on for another season at the Lions, the former Leicester Tigers academy and Coventry player has made 154 appearances for the club. |
I could only aspire to playing for the motherland. The nearest I ever got was buying a blue, black, and white playing shirt. Good to see Luke's still going strong.
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2024 at 23:27
Esher confirm more retentions:
James Botterill - wing (top try scorer in the National Leagues last season) Ben Kirby - back row Sam Bullock - scrum hf Fraser Wem - lock Theo Skoumbourdis - prop
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2024 at 12:38
Moseley are retaining props Ethan Priest, David Langley, Joe Foreman, Lewis Holsey and Ben Betts. All made multiple appearances last season.
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2024 at 10:36
Moseley retain hookers Sam McNulty and Ryan Roach.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2024 at 11:35
Leicester Lions can confirm that a number of 1st team players and coaches won't be returning for the 24/25 season. The details of those departing can be found below: Jamel Hamilton Last season's vice captain has moved to Bristol for work and will be joining Clifton RFC for the upcoming season. Jamel leaves having made 142 appearances for the club. Dan Lewis Dan played all 26 games last season having signed at the start of the season from Moseley. He leaves the club having taken up an exciting new job opportunity with the Red Bull F1 team. Dan Martin Having reached 100 games for the club last season, the former club captain calls time on his rugby career to focus on family and work commitments. Drew Rudkin An absolute club legend, Drew has decided to hang up the boots after 312 appearances for the club spanning an impressive 17 years. Will Ward The second row has decided to end his playing career having played 83 games for the club since signing from South Leicester in 2019. Joey Patrick Having joined halfway through the 22/23 season the full-back was one of the stand-out players last season. Joey has decided to focus on work and family commitments and will turn out for his local side, Northampton Old Scouts, when he has opportunity to play. Devon Coulson The second row made 6 appearances for the Lions last season but leaves to join Hinckley RFC in search of more game time. Oscar McCarthy The scrum half made his debut for the Lions in 2023 as a 17 year old and went on to make 3 appearances before heading to play in Australia last season. Oscar will go to university when he returns. Dale Ager After 4 years as head forwards coach the former Lions hooker has stepped down from his role to spend more time with his young family. Lloyd Warner The backs coach has left to take up the head coach role at Broadstreet RFC. Jason Aldwinckle The former head coach has called time on his coaching career having been involved with the club ever since it's inauguration in 1999. We thank all of those departing for the time and commitment they have given the club and wish them all the best with what comes next. Having all been part of the most successful two years in the club's history, they have all certainly leave the 'shirt' in a better place than they found it.
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2024 at 13:44
Dan Lewis will be missed by both Cov and Lions supporters - in his respective roles with both clubs. I wish him well.
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2024 at 13:52
And Cambridge - but it sounds like he has landed a good job.
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2024 at 18:35
Camquin wrote:
And Cambridge - but it sounds like he has landed a good job.
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Blimey, that's so long ago I'd forgotten about it! On loan from Bedford wasn't he?
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2024 at 10:03
Moseley are retaining locks Harry Butler and Callum Allen.
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2024 at 12:02
Surely clubs are missing a trick in drip-feeding signings one player at a time? The could create more interest by announcing a signing over two days - the first name on day one and then the surname on day two?
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2024 at 13:07
former Cornish Pirates Scrum-half, Alex Schwarz signs for the Mond
ex-Cardiff university and Cardiff Blues Prop, Theo Bevacqua Jake Byrne prop rejoins Know very little about him as he played during Covid times but is ex Coventry
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2024 at 18:29
MOND retain CENTRES AND BACK THREE NEL,BLISS.CASE,CADOGAN,GRAHAM,OBANNA,O’MEARA HALF BACKS BLISS,CROCKER,JONES,MARSH,BURRAGE,DENNETT,SMITH BACK ROW HASTINGS,SAYSALLMASSEY,WAKELING,WILLS
SECOND ROW GRAY,MONSON,MURPHY,NUGENT FRONT ROW SPRING,VAUGHAN,POST,TORPEY,LITCHFIELD,MAGGS
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2024 at 21:18
Anyone else find ALL CAPS very difficult to read?
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 00:03
CJB1 wrote:
Anyone else find ALL CAPS very difficult to read? |
YES! Stop shouting.
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Posted By: RedPete
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 08:11
Kimbo wrote:
CJB1 wrote:
Anyone else find ALL CAPS very difficult to read? |
YES! Stop shouting. |
At the risk of being pedantic, spaces after the commas would be helpful too ![Smile Smile](smileys/smiley1.gif)
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 10:25
Moseley retain back rows Ollie Stedman, Ollie Southgate, Will Safe and Morgan Dawes. Plus there's a teaser about a new signing with Championship experience. Sorry, no idea who.
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Posted By: DGS Old Boy
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 11:45
DMP have retained all of the forward pack from last year,
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Posted By: front5
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 11:54
DGS Old Boy wrote:
DMP have retained all of the forward pack from last year, |
Bar Ollie Hodgson who has returned to Middlesbrough as player coach
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Posted By: Storty
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 10:26
Stortford scouts have been racking up the air miles!
Charlie Reynolds-West- a back from Kowloon, Hong Kong Michael Cooke-fly half from Shannon, Ireland Hamish Ferguson-Second row from Warringah Rats, Australia
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Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 12:34
Moseley re-sign half backs Tighe Maxwell-Whiteley,Freddie Painter and Jack Jolly.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 13:23
Leicester Lions new signing is New Zealand born Arthur Allen, the hooker has signed from Scottish super 6 side Boroughmuir Bears.
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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 18:34
Theo Bevacqua signs for Richmond. Ex Cardiff - mostly RFC rather than Rugby, Rugby is the URC side.
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 20:44
kingsheathlad wrote:
Moseley re-sign half backs Tighe Maxwell-Whiteley,Freddie Painter and Jack Jolly. | The first is a fly-half, the other two scrum-halves (though Painter has also played in the back three and has serious speed available).
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2024 at 06:17
Esher continue to grow their links with Exeter Uni as former captain and back-row Josh Thorne and wing Ed Volley sign up.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:08
Leicester Lions are delighted to announce the signing of Polish international Jordan Tebbatt. The former https://www.facebook.com/leicestertigers?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZURuzVZ2i1TrLRu-UEl14eTxEKq3PPHlKsrqfkvIWIjrK0MV_6AmkY1vTlKJ2AA6ThgHBJ_BR465nbr8eIfjGYSJnBKbGCeDe1XQsZieHgdmFQcyUc6B11FX5l4yZ53gyGM9wZIZlOKhdt1XUsrSX3ZYBXjVnZts9LgALrwCyKwakTsOgC_pX_Zjy6dgzK4S2PP5eP_m96fbzluAobcPHuz&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Leicester Tigers academy back rower returns to his home town having played up north for both https://www.facebook.com/SaleSharksRugby?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZURuzVZ2i1TrLRu-UEl14eTxEKq3PPHlKsrqfkvIWIjrK0MV_6AmkY1vTlKJ2AA6ThgHBJ_BR465nbr8eIfjGYSJnBKbGCeDe1XQsZieHgdmFQcyUc6B11FX5l4yZ53gyGM9wZIZlOKhdt1XUsrSX3ZYBXjVnZts9LgALrwCyKwakTsOgC_pX_Zjy6dgzK4S2PP5eP_m96fbzluAobcPHuz&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - The Sale Sharks and https://www.facebook.com/salefcrugby?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZURuzVZ2i1TrLRu-UEl14eTxEKq3PPHlKsrqfkvIWIjrK0MV_6AmkY1vTlKJ2AA6ThgHBJ_BR465nbr8eIfjGYSJnBKbGCeDe1XQsZieHgdmFQcyUc6B11FX5l4yZ53gyGM9wZIZlOKhdt1XUsrSX3ZYBXjVnZts9LgALrwCyKwakTsOgC_pX_Zjy6dgzK4S2PP5eP_m96fbzluAobcPHuz&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Sale FC Rugby where he was a standout player in National 1.
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Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2024 at 14:28
Moseley retain centres Isaac McNulty, Ollie Allsopp and Elliott Creed.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2024 at 11:41
Next new signing by Leicester Lions is former Leicester Tigers senior academy front row player Oliver Crane, having played on loan to the Lions last season, he now joins the club as one of their own.
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Posted By: Steve@Mose
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2024 at 16:21
Moseley announce back three re-signings.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2024 at 09:21
Joey Britton signs for Leicester Lions. The former https://www.facebook.com/crufc?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVjW29rdXNM3MlR27YjsqVJWNMuERSVLebMJ1aIFHk5KFULgMR_8UPOVPxfJoTOPmOuVRmcUB-zqFpyOeVKuMGolpyoCKJLJNB2gD_M8nM3OGiUvd0vXV3fX2gWsaipBHy3jxvdk9Yo_wzu-r4AwCiffl7dwIqC5Bewj8fFWxvUZnkkLlEqKSrfZc01oruFDA0ZmJPkKLj7BBw-2IKktIWg&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Cambridge Rugby and Heriots back row signs from https://www.facebook.com/OldNorthamptoniansAssociation?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVjW29rdXNM3MlR27YjsqVJWNMuERSVLebMJ1aIFHk5KFULgMR_8UPOVPxfJoTOPmOuVRmcUB-zqFpyOeVKuMGolpyoCKJLJNB2gD_M8nM3OGiUvd0vXV3fX2gWsaipBHy3jxvdk9Yo_wzu-r4AwCiffl7dwIqC5Bewj8fFWxvUZnkkLlEqKSrfZc01oruFDA0ZmJPkKLj7BBw-2IKktIWg&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Old Northamptonians Association
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2024 at 11:37
More new signings for the Mond Antony Finch back Ayrshire Bulls Will Goffrey Hooker ex Hartpury Callum Grieve back
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Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2024 at 12:25
Moseley sign Adam Peters ,back row, previously. With Richmond,Rotherham ,Coventry and RC Hyeres.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2024 at 16:12
Next new signing for Leicester Lions is Joel Broadhurst. The former https://www.facebook.com/cardiff.metropolitan.university?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUoALendQQBqrd1JRqPaHZmPWIhv79LDhOxDvXSRbS59_E722bHlTSn-ACOURvw65GT6YoPSsissrHkRKVHpK2E-sfQrUCTG_dlpAqvp3Dd6uD3bmlClPnBO3xAg1lRqz5ymDDmxy5OF2pVyqCIUsNmHY4UfHaQIHpL-lUWOT92C83VDk2LaWZlVtzP_qiIY3tQeHd3aKWbEz-9BN6mL7_t&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Cardiff Metropolitan University second row returns from playing in Australia and New Zealand.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 13:22
Next up signing for the Lions is Alex Earnshaw. The back three player signs from Durham University where he has played Super Bucs rugby, there are several Earnshaw's at the club some still playing for 1998's social team
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 14:40
More retentions for Esher:
Sam Morley - flyhalf, continues as Captain Hugh Sloan - lock Owen Waters - full back Conor Ganley - prop Cameron Wilkins - back row Will Inglis - lock Moses Fakatou - prop Emmett Murphy - prop Chris Davies - centre Fin McBrearty - back row Gabriel Seriki - back row
Front row resources expanded with 2 more props added:
Sam Westmacott from Loughborough Students Kyle Mudgway from Wimbledon
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Posted By: All the Way
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 18:09
tigerburnie wrote:
Next up signing for the Lions is Alex Earnshaw. The back three player signs from Durham University where he has played Super Bucs rugby, there are several Earnshaw's at the club some still playing for 1998's social team
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An relation to Russell Earnshaw?
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 18:28
All the Way wrote:
tigerburnie wrote:
Next up signing for the Lions is Alex Earnshaw. The back three player signs from Durham University where he has played Super Bucs rugby, there are several Earnshaw's at the club some still playing for 1998's social team
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An relation to Russell Earnshaw? |
Don't know, sorry
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2024 at 06:25
More signings at the Mond Sam Smith winger from the tenants Hamish Murray prop from Durham Uni
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2024 at 09:01
Ben Cornwall is back to Leicester Lions! Following a good county campaign with https://www.facebook.com/FlavoursOfRugby?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZVroEbRAjIoFSE_LYO8-IfZTU3PPQREci6vUnj4gAym9aAclhk-LyvlNKSfM3BRczUNRMrKgYXAzxm-04eHhxAsL1jnT_n4_MFBcPS-L8m2xLrWnBLGz-NHU7v4np8UNLADZ9O9hSrfBxP2U5rOOXz08YY4P4wJizz-cLaGf0_9_WvRUcHofu2TmPtIHiEcVOXf7xhkN_F6P1NPl0YtrYu2&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Leicestershire Rugby Union the second/back row returns to his M&J club .
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2024 at 20:11
and another signing for the Mond
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2024 at 20:47
The link between Tigers and Lions continues as Sam Lockwood joins the Leicester Lions coaching group! We are delighted to announce the signing of former Newcastle Falcons, Jersey Reds Rugby and Leeds Tykes player, and current Leicester Tigers coach, as an assistant forwards coach for this season.
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Posted By: Se7en
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2024 at 17:00
Rams have started announcing their summer signings for what will be their Centenary season, and the season they'll hope to see through to promotion to the Championship after being so close the last few seasons.
Morgan Macrae (hooker): https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/miracle-man-morgan-is-first-summer-signing-2857563.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/miracle-man-morgan-is-first-summer-signing-2857563.html
Harry Stone (back row) https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/back-row-harry-is-newest-addition-to-the-ramily-2858505.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/back-row-harry-is-newest-addition-to-the-ramily-2858505.html
Both young lads with bright futures hopefully, good luck to them.
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2024 at 12:25
Se7en wrote:
Rams have started announcing their summer signings for what will be their Centenary season, and the season they'll hope to see through to promotion to the Championship after being so close the last few seasons.
Morgan Macrae (hooker): https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/miracle-man-morgan-is-first-summer-signing-2857563.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/miracle-man-morgan-is-first-summer-signing-2857563.html
Harry Stone (back row) https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/back-row-harry-is-newest-addition-to-the-ramily-2858505.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/back-row-harry-is-newest-addition-to-the-ramily-2858505.html
Both young lads with bright futures hopefully, good luck to them. |
Harry was never going to get game time at Cov with the current back row strength, so it makes sense. I wish him well.
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Posted By: Moseley Mauler
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2024 at 12:51
Moseley sign a kit deal with Akuma - replacing Canterbury.
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Posted By: Se7en
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2024 at 17:52
A further signing by Rams, a fairly local move for another young player, tight head Nick Barry from Camberley. Quite a step up from Regional 1 to Nat 1 but good luck to him: https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/new-signing-nick-cant-wait-to-test-himself-2859686.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/new-signing-nick-cant-wait-to-test-himself-2859686.html
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2024 at 16:36
More signings @ the Mond
Tan Chabata - Back Row Kemp Price - Back Row Ellis Rudder - Centre and Wing
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2024 at 17:21
and another @ Mond Sam Pim back row
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Posted By: Se7en
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2024 at 19:55
A fourth signing for Rams. Nile Dacres - an experienced lock who's been playing in Spain for the last two years. Prior to that he was at Cov, Albion and Moseley, amongst others. I'm sure he'll add further strength to an already solid pack, and another dimension to the lineout. Good luck Nile.
https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/national-one-winner-nile-joins-rams-2861024.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/national-one-winner-nile-joins-rams-2861024.html
PS - Yet to see any new backs added to the roster!
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Posted By: Se7en
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:07
Another signing in the forwards, or rather a re-signing of Tom Vooght.
An absolute quality openside flanker and master of turnovers. He spent the last two seasons with Henley in Nat 2, not clear why he moved there as he was a Rams stalwart and frequent Nat 1 TOS candidate at 7. Good to have him back though, and it'll be a very competitive back row this season!
https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/homegrown-hero-vooght-returns-to-old-bath-road-2862159.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.ramsrugby.com/news/homegrown-hero-vooght-returns-to-old-bath-road-2862159.html
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2024 at 21:59
FlyingRuck wrote:
Jordan Burns from Ealing TrailfindersLeo Jowett from Coventry
Source: Blackheath official website |
You have 2 former Blues players
Burns - is absolutely electric acceleration! Probably lost his top end, but he get there in a blink of an eye. He will score and create so many tries with more space in ND1.
Hirskyj-Douglas until he got seriously injured I thought he would make the step up to the Premiership.
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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2024 at 19:16
Hope this is the right place.
Welsh Twitter saying Teddy Leatherbarrow ex of Scarlets has signed for Sedgley Park.
Ex Sale academy, Loughborough University and Scotland U20 flanker.
Started 9 matches last year in URC/Champ Cup.
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Posted By: Ramsale2
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2024 at 22:08
Various signings and departures within
https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/427702/blackheath-opt-for-fijian-power/" rel="nofollow - https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/427702/blackheath-opt-for-fijian-power/
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Posted By: Storty
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2024 at 16:26
Interesting read RamSale.
Looks like Blackheath are the team to watch out for based on it.
I don't really understand why some teams don't say who they've signed and let go though. Surely better to keep supporters in the loop?
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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2024 at 07:19
Slightly surprised that they say Esher wouldn’t say. We have announced several signings and I have posted them on here. TRP don’t look at Club websites or this blog, it appears.
One more new name this week:
Scott Butterworth, hooker, from Exeter Uni
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Posted By: LJ from Roth
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2024 at 19:25
All the signings from Roth are listed on our website. Available to all including TRP.
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2024 at 11:55
Darlington Mowden Park have signed Ethan Hall-Lyon, who played for Fylde last season.
He can apparently play Number 8, openside flank, and lock, so could be a replacement for Ollie Hodgson, who retired at the end of last season.
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html
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Posted By: front5
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:42
Fake_Shemp wrote:
Darlington Mowden Park have signed Ethan Hall-Lyon, who played for Fylde last season.
He can apparently play Number 8, openside flank, and lock, so could be a replacement for Ollie Hodgson, who retired at the end of last season.
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html
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Pack looks very strong but I’m still very concerned and also disappointed that a new scrum half has not been announced
Knowing there wasn’t a natural 9 retained by DMP last year you would think they’d be keen to settle supporters nerves
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2024 at 17:02
front5 wrote:
Fake_Shemp wrote:
Darlington Mowden Park have signed Ethan Hall-Lyon, who played for Fylde last season.
He can apparently play Number 8, openside flank, and lock, so could be a replacement for Ollie Hodgson, who retired at the end of last season.
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html
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Pack looks very strong but I’m still very concerned and also disappointed that a new scrum half has not been announced
Knowing there wasn’t a natural 9 retained by DMP last year you would think they’d be keen to settle supporters nerves
| It is a little concerning that we are close to the season opener and there isn't a single scrum-half on the books, but I hope that will change in the next few days as further signings are announced.
Speaking of new signings, Mowden have brought in a 21-year-old hooker, Jacob Newnam, who previously played for Glamorgan Wanderers, Barnard Castle, and Wensleydale. Because of these new additions and no-one leaving apart from Ollie's retirement, the pack could be stronger than last season.
http://www.mowdenpark.com/news/newnam-signs-for-202425-2865089.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/newnam-signs-for-202425-2865089.html
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2024 at 13:05
Darlington Mowden Park are delighted to announce the signing of George Speakman. The 24 year-old scrum half joins the club ahead of the 2024/25 National One campaign, and has already linked up with the squad's pre-season preparations. Asked about the switch to DMP, Speakman said: "I’ve really enjoyed pre season at DMP, and I’m looking forward to the season ahead."
The former Northampton Saints academy scrum half joins the club having recently represented Guisborough. Speakman has previously earned England Counties U18 honours, and DMP Director of Rugby Garry Law was excited to see the young scrum half in action: "We're pleased to have George join up with us this pre season. We didn't know a lot about George but he has shown up very well during pre season and we are looking forward to seeing him get going when the games come around."
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-bring-in-speakman-2865508.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-bring-in-speakman-2865508.html
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Posted By: NorthernSpec
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 10:35
Big step up from Counties 1 last season to National 1 this season for the new Mowden scrum half - he has big boots to fill after Pascoe leaving for Chinnor.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a duel registered scrum half from Falcons, who have about 6 or 7 on their books, to be added to Mowdens squad.
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Posted By: backrowb
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 11:29
Fake_Shemp wrote:
front5 wrote:
Fake_Shemp wrote:
Darlington Mowden Park have signed Ethan Hall-Lyon, who played for Fylde last season.
He can apparently play Number 8, openside flank, and lock, so could be a replacement for Ollie Hodgson, who retired at the end of last season.
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/mowden-sign-halllyon-2864905.html
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Pack looks very strong but I’m still very concerned and also disappointed that a new scrum half has not been announced
Knowing there wasn’t a natural 9 retained by DMP last year you would think they’d be keen to settle supporters nerves
| It is a little concerning that we are close to the season opener and there isn't a single scrum-half on the books, but I hope that will change in the next few days as further signings are announced. Ollie Hodgson hasn't retired, he's left to play elsewhere
Speaking of new signings, Mowden have brought in a 21-year-old hooker, Jacob Newnam, who previously played for Glamorgan Wanderers, Barnard Castle, and Wensleydale. Because of these new additions and no-one leaving apart from Ollie's retirement, the pack could be stronger than last season.
http://www.mowdenpark.com/news/newnam-signs-for-202425-2865089.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/newnam-signs-for-202425-2865089.html
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 14:15
Louis PeaHuckleberry becomes DMP's fourth signing of the summer ahead of the upcoming National One season. The second rower returns to the North East having graduated from Loughborough University, and was excited to get going: "Looking forward to the season starting, after 4 years away in Loughborough it’s good to be playing for a club close to home."
PeaHuckleberry joins having previously represented Newcastle Falcons academy, and is able to cover both second row and back row. Speaking about the latest addition to the squad, DMP Forwards Coach Joe Cain commented: "Louis comes to us after graduating from Loughborough University where he has played for the last few years. He’ll add some size into the second row, giving us another good lineout option and someone who will add some weight to our scrum. He’s fit in really well and someone I’m looking forward to seeing play in a Mowden shirt."
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/peaHuckleberry-signs-for-mowden-park-2865629.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/peaHuckleberry-signs-for-mowden-park-2865629.html
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 14:23
Although I understand the desire to dissuade swearing on this forum, can't something be done so we can see the name of Mowden's latest signing?
Is anyone going to be offended by the name of a male peahen?
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 14:31
NorthernSpec wrote:
Big step up from Counties 1 last season to National 1 this season for the new Mowden scrum half - he has big boots to fill after Pascoe leaving for Chinnor.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a duel registered scrum half from Falcons, who have about 6 or 7 on their books, to be added to Mowdens squad. | Callum Pascoe was brilliant for us last season, appearing in every game, and becoming a reliable goalkicker by the end of the season.
I agree that moving from Counties to National 1 is a big jump, so it'll be interesting to see how George Speakman goes in the preseason games.
As you say, Newcastle have more scrum halves than they can give gametime to, so it makes sense for the Falcons, the fringe players, and for Mowden to have at least one duel registered with DMP, possibly to play the full season so he is sharp and match fit in case he is needed at Kingston Park.
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2024 at 16:14
Fake_Shemp wrote:
Although I understand the desire to dissuade swearing on this forum, can't something be done so we can see the name of Mowden's latest signing?
Is anyone going to be offended by the name of a male peahen?
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Peac-ock works ok…
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2024 at 16:54
Darlington Mowden Park are pleased to announce the signing of fly half Will Groves ahead of the 2024/25 National One season. Groves joins from rugby league side Castleford Tigers, and was looking forward to running out for DMP: "I'm really excited to express my talent and style of play in National One. With the club's ambitions to perform and play fast I think it’s the perfect place for me to excel."
The 20 year-old back joins DMP having previously represented Castleford and Lindenwood University, after playing for North England U18s. Asked about the newest addition to his squad, Director of Rugby Garry Law added: "Looking forward to having Will for the upcoming season. He comes fresh from full time rugby league with Castleford Tigers so is ready and raring to go."
"He has already shown he is a quick learner during the pre-season period. He's a playmaker and someone who can help control the team moving forward."
https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/dmp-sign-groves-2866196.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.mowdenpark.com/news/dmp-sign-groves-2866196.html
This is an interesting signing because, as far as I can see, Will Groves hasn't played rugby union before, so is definitely a 'prospect'. Rugby League does require skilful attacking players to break suffocating defences, so I hope can bring some flair to DMP's attack.
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Posted By: Fake_Shemp
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2024 at 14:50
It isn't on their website yet, that Mowden announced the signing of prop Jamie Aureka Maoate Dunn on Instagram. The New Zealand-born prop can play both sides of the scrum, was with https://www.grfc.gg/news/new-signing-jamie-aureka-maoate-dunn-2794710.html" rel="nofollow - Guernsey Raiders last season, and also enjoys powerlifting!
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2024 at 16:08
Leicester Lions have signed former Nottingham Trent Uni backrow/lock Ben Almond, welcome Ben, the Lions certainly could do with a couple more players signed up.
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Posted By: Ramsale2
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2024 at 00:28
https://rosslynpark.co.uk/2024-25-squad-announcement/" rel="nofollow - https://rosslynpark.co.uk/2024-25-squad-announcement/
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2024 at 09:24
Leicester Lions can confirm the signing of back three player Jack Edwards. Jack has Nat 1 experience with https://www.facebook.com/Hullrugbyunion?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUFL_F09wWDzUnMttJu1HLv5WFOmbDfq9lP8tWr2oSN1aFIaLoQAjoYAfTwVEGBsJJ7jLV2aK88LdyjInDWCDt_lvQEG5EpiQ6iMuvz3ljw3BD-87MDvpnWgcNScdP4gzHCCY2yyVsdqdom9TBvDBXaD1DQWsqBuKfiWcDVptMJ7SlI5lIQkK5ztiuTC3-kNbCmdiYyJvQdS55V6XI6aizp&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - Hull RUFC and joins having returned from Hong Kong where he played last season.
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Posted By: FlyingRuck
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2024 at 09:32
No second team. Not sure how you keep 48 players interested without reasonably competitive second team games.
------------- See you further on up the road
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