All change at Higgy

RUGBY: HIGGINSHAW have announced their new coaching team for the winter season, with Craig Dickinson and Gary Dobbs taking charge.

The pair take over from Paul Deakin, who is stepping down to focus on the under-17s.

Current and former players are invited to first-team training sessions on Thursday evenings at Counthill School (6.30pm to 8pm) and the club’s junior and youth sections are looking to recruit new players.

Contacts: Jimmy Marshall, under-eights: 07833 220076; Michael Ward, under-nines: 07403 179766; Dave Keena, under-11s: 07704 007426; Paul Deakin, under-17s: 07506 725310.