Rugby club

BIRSTALL RUGBY Football Club held its AGM in June and appointed some new faces to leading roles within the club.

“The club thanked Ryan Brown, who stepped down as club captain after an incredible job in the role,” said club spokesman Tim Hopcroft.

The new club captain is Luke Geary. He said: “The team have been putting in some serious work for pre-season so far. With some familiar faces and some new ones in the league, it’s going to be a cracking season at Birstall.”

Tim said: “The new Director of rugby is Stephen Duffus, who brings his unique style and skills to this complicated position. Alongside Stephen, the club are pleased to announce they have secured the skills and technical know-how of club head coach Lewis ‘Goose’ Glover.”