Tom Lavelle is a front rower with a rich pedigree, he has experience of playing in New Zealand, had a couple of spells at Fylde and has represented Lancashire. Tom will be a player/coach as he will take on the role of forwards coach.

Tom will be joined in the pack by Craig Dootson. Craig is a back rower and played alongside Phil Baines at Hutton.

We welcome all to Ramsgreave Drive.

As previously reported Luke Cunningham is returning to the club and he will take on the role as lead coach and work under/along side Dino.