National League 2 Signings 2022 - 23
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Topic: National League 2 Signings 2022 - 23
Posted By: GreenThrough&Through
Subject: National League 2 Signings 2022 - 23
Date Posted: 16 May 2022 at 11:23
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Thought i'd start a thread for next season covering all 3 L4 leagues. Wharfedale sign back row Matti Williams from Rotherham. http://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/matti-williams-signs-on/" rel="nofollow - http://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/matti-williams-signs-on/
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Posted By: The Hawks
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2022 at 08:58
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We have been busy people already! New signings are: Dave Manning - prop, ex Henley player Adam Hakimian - centre/wing Joe Bridget - full back Rhyan Scott Young- winger, RAF , already a Hawk player Tony Gilby - scrum half, already a Hawk player Seb Scott - winger, Chinnor Zac Fryer - second row Max Tichener - fly half/centre Luke Shpylka - prop Tom Hall & Tom Emery so far committed for next season. More updates to come!! ------------- 'Go The Hawks!' |
Posted By: Sid James
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2022 at 13:55
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Max Titchner has had more Clubs than Tiger Woods.
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Posted By: fatbear
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2022 at 18:46
Signing Seb Scott is a good move. He looked a good player in his few chances at Chinnor.
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The Hawks wrote:Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2022 at 22:01
| Adam Hakimian leaves TJs for Henley who are in the same league. Quite interesting. |
Posted By: Clueless like most
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 11:13
| Hakimian and Bridger were both at TJs. Neither played very much. Came off bench now and then. 7s players I believe. |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 12:37
Hakimian is a basian international. Fell out of favour with the coaching staff. There will be a number of 7s players at National 2 level next year - probably the smaller leagues and limited commute a big factor. |
Posted By: PiffPaff
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 16:38
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Sorry to be that guy but I think you mean Bosnian? ------------- Crouch, Bind, Tweet! |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 17:19
No he has played for Barbados 7s on a number of occasions, most recently at the Rugby Americas North tournament.
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Posted By: PiffPaff
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 19:28
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Ha ok, sure the Barbadians don't refer to themselves as basian? ------------- Crouch, Bind, Tweet! |
Posted By: jimbojetset
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 19:52
The word you're looking for is Bajan :-)
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 19:55
Bajans, surely? ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2022 at 20:21
| Yep not sure how i worked out my previous spelling.... |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2022 at 08:06
| That's what I love about RM - such an education! 😂😂 |
Posted By: WESTCOMBE RANGER
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2022 at 17:46
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Barbadians or Bajans are the people who are identified with the country of Barbados
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Posted By: PiffPaff
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2022 at 19:18
Thanks WR thats cleared that up once and for all  ------------- Crouch, Bind, Tweet! |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2022 at 19:40
It was needed... ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2022 at 09:28
Is this move still on? The link isn't working, that's all. Good player who looked at home in the Championship when he played for Jersey in truncated 2020/21 campaign in April/May last year. Next thing I knew he had dropped 2 levels and was playing for Roth against Dale on opening day last September. Did he do the whole season at Clifton Lane?
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Posted By: LJ from Roth
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2022 at 17:04
He played for Roth all season. 17 games, 5 tries.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2022 at 19:19
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Leicester Lions begin naming players re-signed for next season:- Ollie Tapscott and Ollie Taylor, first announced
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2022 at 22:34
| Devon Constant re-signs for next year at the Lions too |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2022 at 10:42
| Johnny Murdoch, the Lions coaches player of the season signs up for next season. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2022 at 16:42
| Players player of the year Ethan Godefroy signs up for the Lions. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2022 at 22:46
| Nat2 South young player of the year Jake Sterland confirms he a Leicester Lion for next season. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 10:27
| Alex Wilcuckson staying with the Lions, top man. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 12:29
| Up next on on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is last seasons The Rugby Paper https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nat2south?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXWTs8OIVo0JyZE2tHqJGnWQ6Kmm6_o6thpvn9QMw5BNcc3OP2rTjYbhxssCfQES2MxZxV1IWDwSZ3Ekug0WS7TTrltw-2BRLdS8_8VRQ-FeBjKDhXYRlEdUHoaty6qPb3A10scwVQMsWpNHArSO-GDPWTaxZ0BB3fFEUokp69W4g&__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow - #Nat2South Dream Team Loosehead prop https://www.facebook.com/will.roberts.35110?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXWTs8OIVo0JyZE2tHqJGnWQ6Kmm6_o6thpvn9QMw5BNcc3OP2rTjYbhxssCfQES2MxZxV1IWDwSZ3Ekug0WS7TTrltw-2BRLdS8_8VRQ-FeBjKDhXYRlEdUHoaty6qPb3A10scwVQMsWpNHArSO-GDPWTaxZ0BB3fFEUokp69W4g&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: Sid James
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:23
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Keep it up tigerburnie. Already looking forward to your next announcement. ------------- All Knwoing All Seeing |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 17:18
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Your wish is my command......................... Up next on on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is number 8 https://www.facebook.com/Nick.check.Cairns?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZX7BzboRP66oO3_Q_0Vtxch4Y39_p-Hv622AhKeizKeQR9m2XXE102Rq4cOwsYmFzUzYq-lY3HFtKPusB8cAZL2qyUTZYM4iCiiqRwzRUCFlagoTJH03tDexcXXZO5Ox42RHJtIAdsEdrqX7_avt-6-P0qKljXytSvOIadjlz5wXQ&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow -
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Posted By: Sid James
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 17:21
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I was wondering if Cairns would sign again.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2022 at 09:14
| Up next on on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is last seasons https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nat2south?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXzhKBHM3oPiMY9q8c1ZnGlvf5ckhF--qFmwB0GZOx0kSNU5RfCJNpM6ZfC6e3OayplrM8mihO3jqGt95lYphOq9lz-EMcMmZdQEfetJ1VMggBGQuZ8uEi4AE0BbFf-60gvSU1E4xZnwVDgFo5e2ZROkRcDtCrRROBQQpz95XrfuA&__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow - #Nat2south second highest points scorer Ben Young. |
Posted By: stato
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2022 at 10:23
| Hinckley confirmed 3 new players a couple of weeks back - Jack Ramshaw (second row, Nottingham), Luke Hibberd (back 3, Moseley), Ben Pegler (centre, University of Exeter). |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2022 at 12:11
| Up next on on the Lions list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is back rower and turnover specialist Simon Johnson. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2022 at 21:13
| Up next on the Lions list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is the electric scrum half https://www.facebook.com/james.stubbs.9619?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZX4iHB-rhGHnHbCAmc-NAnMK9jxWEcfZa9ib5wggOuCg64xbqMzwOOyycHRiOEZ_Hu1S8Wten-3xX5OBafHJZFTw23kSKrVhPC3uuciHExA89qNKRWyY_Ob3tpNKbq-1DPt5pY_Cy6nc_hGp_yhad55C1OEVsMIZWMZWJkUt9dsaQ&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - . |
Posted By: Sid James
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 09:48
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tigerburnie, The superlatives you use when announcing your re-signings suggest you will be a formidable outfit next season. Cant wait for your next posting! ------------- All Knwoing All Seeing |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 10:26
| It is looking like last season was one that has pulled the side together, the last half of the season was superb, some big results especially at home, they have ambitions and seem to have the right team on and off the field to maybe achieve them. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 10:28
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The club are announcing them one at a time......................... Up next on Lions list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is the lineout specialist Will Ward
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Posted By: WESTCOMBE RANGER
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 14:50
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Can't wait to see if you get any from Tigers - My Indian Bookie could get a hammering. ------------- The older I get, the better I was. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 15:28
Jed Walsh was in the side last year, he is now in the England under 20's squad, no idea if any more are likely, L'boro students had quite a few last year, be interesting now they are both in the same league along with Hinckley as well.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 15:30
| Here's another Lion up next on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is powerful centre/wing https://www.facebook.com/zach.b.bean?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUqf84OFIdh_hd9GCnodpfc9mrLJx-Di7w3IdXLjyTbvhE1lGWaeKapuabFHt7BYFPqOsin9v1NqCoclicMcOQwNCcYLeMRygTnYS3JNwrbsbXj6PFPLH27Ba-CYunLO7ACcsgbHWBWmxFOA83Q5Kg20KaQkVeMXU-KhEIBu-bjzQ&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2022 at 17:50
| and another next on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is another centre off the back of a supberb campaign https://www.facebook.com/jamel.hamilton.33?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZV-CpbS0eHq1XK518S7xapdUqsuc5W8F8OUTP2eCC-OScGALNzqEtjgXloD_CySTvXAgcxGAbdGSljKolpPRfCwbZhePkLFC-xIHfkhYjKwbOAVRcW_TmoVm1KH7P03c8E4Auc1NuytXV5S2cOtE1B0TgJVqvJCg60gKPUL4R5jRA&__tn__=-%5dK-R" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2022 at 09:33
| Keeps getting better up next on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is fullback Will Helliwell who had an excellent end to the last campaign |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2022 at 13:22
| Up next on our list of those re-committing to the Lions for the 2022/23 season is the bulldozing prop Isaac Thompson! |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2022 at 17:43
| Up next on Lions list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is Ben Cornwall who had an excellent breakthrough season last year. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2022 at 13:42
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Couple more for a Sunday at the Lions Up next on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is versatile front row George Taylor-Walker and also is someone who had a really strong finish to the last campaign, centre Dan Martin
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2022 at 09:11
| A couple more Lions, Luke Veebel and Drew Rudkin sign on for 22/23 season |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2022 at 13:58
| Up next on our list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is Lions legend Shaun Murray https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/onemoreyear?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUisHwqV0YmwgUUiTVfenguWdV7Yc5jqxFRymeEaBPbE7g4E3AQW7KajpxxAs90MRe6t4yJqTjP2ho-ReVoyJES-dScLaMEUlvhQ0Pe3UfLjKXgpg1K186jYdK2G8j5UhFkanqWQR3mVJEeYNqsM_Hm_v_X6JrLOwKAzphKpAQh6w&__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow - #onemoreyear |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2022 at 18:52
| Up next on the Lions list of those re-committing for the 2022/23 season is versatile forward Ed Sumpter |
Posted By: Pilier
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2022 at 14:41
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Ed Sumpter...............a player good enough for the Championship! |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2022 at 18:14
| I think that's 24 from last years squad signed up so far. |
Posted By: Sid James
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 12:53
Cant believe we have gone 18.5 hours without another signing. What's happening down there? ------------- All Knwoing All Seeing |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 13:40
| Ha ha, I think that is pretty much all of last years squad signed, a couple of loanees missing and maybe a new signing or two. Not heard any news on any coming up through the 3rds or 2nds either, development squad was pretty much absorbed last year. |
Posted By: Chopper
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 12:13
| Thanks Tiger, excellent updates. |
Posted By: oldman
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2022 at 09:28
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Newport keep announcing signs via instagram, but text is to small to read. Anyone help out? ------------- oldman |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2022 at 16:09
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Nat Titchard-Jones (prop) - Moseley & Army & Combined Services Josh Kent (back row) - Burton Max Himbrey (Wing) - Chester Keiffer Laxton (back row) - Rotherham George Boughy (????) - Stoke on Trent Storm Hanekom (hooker) - Nottingham Nick Murphy (2nd row) - Stourbridge Kieran Forbes (No8) - Hertford, RAF & Combined Services Does that help?
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Posted By: Rich13
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2022 at 16:19
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Roth have been announcing retentions & signings on Tuesday nights, list so far: Luckas Sableman-Blue, Lloyd Hayes, Jamie Cooke, Jack Hedley, |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 09:16
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Luke signs for the Lions from Nottingham Trent where he captained the university's 1st team. Luke is an outside half but at 6'2'' is also very comfortable at inside centre. He formerly represented England Counties U18's and U20's as well as his university side in the Bucs Super Rugby competition. Head coach Gareth Collins commented: ''I'm really pleased to have got Luke on board with us. He came highly recommended and I was impressed by his attitude when I met him. He will add good competition for the outside half position and give us some more options in our midfield. I'm excited to see what he can bring to our group.'' Luke commented: ''I am excited to sign for the Lions this season. They are a team with a bright future and I look forward to challenging myself at a new level and hopefully help the team achieve their goals.'' |
Posted By: FEZ ANT PLUCKER
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 09:47
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With most clubs back to pre-season training, there must have been a lot of activity in N2E. With teams so relatively close I would love to hear from anyone with News. Canterbury, Tonbridge Judds, Blackheath, Sevenoaks, Dorking and Worthing are all within shouting distance of each other and will all be hoping to start well. The silence is deafening.... ------------- Fezantplucker |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 12:33
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Obviously not looking in the correct place Fez Ant, Blackheath have made weekly announcements during May/June on Twitter/instagram/you tube and can still be linked from Blackheath website. I know Worthing have put some signings on Instagram ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 12:38
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-L4wLApzRc" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-L4wLApzRc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvd-L9P46ms" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvd-L9P46ms Couple of links for anyone interested ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: BFG1
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 17:22
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Stef North James Newey Howard Packman Blackheath to TJ's
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Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 20:44
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Sam Evans, Robbie Ure Blackheath to Worthing ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 10:02
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Barnes have been busy with their recruitment this season. A number of new faces, as they commenced week 2 of pre-season. With 40 in attendance training. |
Posted By: FEZ ANT PLUCKER
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 13:00
Apologies Rabbie. I had seen the Twitter/Instagram and Utube feeds from Blackheath and also North Walsham, but everything is very quiet elsewhere. Maybe with the new league looking so tough others are keeping their powder dry. ------------- Fezantplucker |
Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 13:20
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Jasper Smith (flanker) from Stourbridge to Moseley ------------- "What I need is a strong drink and a peer group" |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:56
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Leicester Lions new signing Seyi Ajeigbe signs from Westcliff where he had an impressive campaign last season in National 2 South. Seyi is lightning fast and can step off both feet. He represented London & SE U18's and more recently played for Germany U20's. Head coach Gareth Collins commented: ''Seyi is a player with X-factor so I'm delighted to have him involved this year. He trained with us during the 2020/21 season that never happened and really impressed us with his speed and running ability. He joined Westcliff whilst he took a year away from his studies last season but we stayed in contact and I was impressed by the footage I saw of him and indeed when he played against us.'' Seyi commented: ''I am delighted to start a new chapter of my career at the Lions. Hopefully I can help the team achieve some silverware and make my teammates and the supporters proud.'' |
Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 17:27
3 starts, 1 sub appearance and no tries.
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2022 at 14:17
| Is Gareth Collins related to Boris Johnson? |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2022 at 18:25
| If he's good enough to get in the side, fine, if he scores the winning try that gets us promoted to Nat1 I'll let you know for sure. |
Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2022 at 18:28
No. it seems I am! I realised I had used info from Statbunker which is hopelessly out of date Happy to correct that according to GMS he had 16 starts, 3 sub appearances and scored 4 tries. Apologies and red face - unlike Boris!!
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2022 at 14:10
No you definitely aren't related to Boris as you admitted you got it wrong Halliford! But never ever rely on Statbunker.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2022 at 09:09
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Leicester Lions new signing prop Tom Williams Tom began his National League career with Leicester Lions in 2010, playing 96 games across four seasons before pursuing a full-time rugby career by moving to Bedford in the Championship. Following three seasons there he moved to Rotherham Titans who were also in the Championship. Most recently he signed for Blackheath in National One as a player/coach where he has been for the last four years. Tom was also capped by England Counties in 2019 when he toured Georgia with the National League representative side. Tom joins the Lions as a player/assistant coach and will assist lead forwards coach Dale Ager with the forwards. Head Coach Gareth Collins commented: ''I am delighted to have got Tom back on board with us. He joined the club in 2010 when I was captain and I was impressed by his ability from day one. He is a consummate professional and it was no surprise that he's had such a successful career. He's a renowned scrummager but also has a very good rugby brain. He thinks deeply about the game and will be a great addition to both our playing and coaching group.'' Tom commented: ''After a few conversations with my old captain Gaz, and listening to his passion and ambition for the club, coming home to the Lions became an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. I was excited by the foundations for success that he has clearly already laid and I'm looking forward to getting involved and pulling the jersey on again.'' |
Posted By: GreenThrough&Through
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2022 at 22:20
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Robbie Davidson (Outside Back) returns to Wharfedale from Sheffield Tigers. http://https://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/welcome-back-robbie/" rel="nofollow - http://https://www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/welcome-back-robbie/
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Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2022 at 17:35
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Ethan Harbinson, Ryan Nixon, Pontus Assarson & Jack Blackmore all join Barnes from Richmond. Ethan was part of the 2021/2022 championship squad. Ryan has 15 first xv caps to his name Pontus is a Swedish international recently gaining promotion to the Rugby Europe 2nd Tier comp. Jack played a number of times for the Vikings XV last season
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Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2022 at 17:38
From a chat with an ex player, i understand Dorking have signed (their words) 1 South African, an army player & they will also have a couple players also on D/R from Quins |
Posted By: Kentish Man
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2022 at 09:25
| Other than no Southern Africa and No Quins D/R's pretty accurate !!! |
Posted By: Pilier
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2022 at 13:02
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Rumours from sleepy hollow in the west country Exeter University (the new Hartpury) ? sign Italian Under 20 Captain Giant Old Reds second row Smith moving to Cpventry Clifton sign Coventry centre
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Posted By: FEZ ANT PLUCKER
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2022 at 15:35
Nothing official released to the membership at the moment other than adding Dylan Armytage to the coaching staff. Rumour has it that a lot of players have joined and that competition is intense with large numbers at pre season training. Dorking have 2 pre-season friendlies away at Stourbridge RFC on 13th August and Sutton & Epsom at home on 20th August. ------------- Fezantplucker |
Posted By: Happy
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2022 at 09:08
| Is he any relations to Delon Armitage ? |
Posted By: GreenThrough&Through
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2022 at 09:49
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Rian Hamilton (Back 3) leaves Wharfedale for Cambridge. Superb player; elusive runner who'll take some replacing. Hope to see him flourish in Nat 1.
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Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2022 at 11:07
One of either Stefon, Guy or Delon. ------------- Cauliflower ear. |
Posted By: paddym
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2022 at 15:01
Or Bevon and Joel
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Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2022 at 22:45
| Courtney Raymond joins Barnes from Richmond - featuring mainly for the Saxons and occasionally the Vikings side. Big 6ft 5in back row formally full/time at the old Yorkshire Carnegie senior academy. |
Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 18:34
or Shanks
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 19:07
What a load of pony. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: front5
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2022 at 00:59
| Chris Wearmouth made captain of tynedale this year great appointment- solid second row who could of certainly played at a higher level |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2022 at 10:49
LIONS SIGN FORMER CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER GEORGE WATKINSThe former Bristol, Cardiff Blues, Leeds Carneige and Jersey Reds man joins the Lions for 2022/23George is a powerful centre/wing with a wealth of experience as a professional rugby player. He is also a prolific try scorer who burst on to the scene for Bristol in 2010 scoring 10 tries in 20 appearances in his first season in the Championship. He went on to play 89 games for the club, scoring 51 tries, before having spells at Moseley, Leeds and Jersey in the Championship along with one season with Cardiff Blues in the Rabodirect PRO 12. George joins from Hong Kong where he was a player/coach at Kowloon Rugby Club and also played for South China Tigers, the professional team of Hong Kong. George joins the Lions as a backs player/assistant coach where he will assist head coach Gareth Collins and backs coach Lloyd Warner in coaching the back line. Head Coach Gareth Collins commented: ''We are delighted to have secured the services of such a high profile player as George and it is testament to what we have built and achieved over the last three years which means we can attract such a player. When I met George I was immediately impressed by his outlook on the game and how passionately he spoke about it. He is very much aligned to our vision so I'm sure his experience will help us kick on from where we are. I've been impressed with his attitude and high skill level in training and am excited to see him thrilling the Westleigh faithful.'' George commented: ''I'm really excited to join up with such a promising squad and a club who are in a great position to challenge following a strong finish to last season. I can already see the potential of the squad in training and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do this season.'' |
Posted By: French Connection
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:42
| Congratulations. It's certainly a testament the amount of money Lions are willing to invest and well done to them. Or him. As for the Westleigh faithful..... they'll probably both be happy. |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2022 at 12:56
Ah Paul, there were as many at Blaby watching us beat Hinckley as there was at Hinckley when we put 50 points on them.
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Posted By: 'Hopper
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2022 at 14:56
I've been to Blaby on a few occasions, and there was more people inside the pitch boundaries than outside! Not on its own l might add, other venues have the same issues attracting spectators. ------------- What if the Hokey Kokey really IS what it's all about? |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2022 at 16:30
Gates have increased a bit since being in South league, especially last year when Lions had a good winning streak. With other clubs grounds very close, Leicester Vipers less than half a mile away for example, the rugby fans not at Welford Road watching the Tigers are spread a bit thin.
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Posted By: Mixed grill stottie
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2022 at 21:54
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Chris Wearmouth did play at a higher level.... playing for Blaydon in National One.
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Posted By: front5
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2022 at 01:37
Assuming this was a response to my earlier post… when I referred to a higher level I was suggesting more championship or even premiership level.
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