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  BERWICK RUGBY SQUAD - PAGE 1  
     

Richard AYRE (Prop)
Born 23.11.84 in Berwick.  Trainee Accountant.  6'0" / 21st 0
Previous Clubs: None
Educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh and Longridge Towers Richard adds power to the front row. He has represented Northumberland at Under 18 level and last season featured for every senior side at Berwick Rugby Club.
This season: 0T

Gareth BLACK (Hooker / Flanker)
Born 31.10.87 in Bathgate.  Student.  6'0" / 15st 0
Previous Clubs: None
Educated at Berwick High School Gareth is one of the promising youngsters coming through the ranks. He represented Northumberland at U16 level.
This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Duncan BUDGE (Second Row)
Born 16.05.77 in Ashington.  Police Constable.  6'3" / 17st 10
Previous Clubs: Duns
Duncan began life as a scrum half. He actually played in the same Duns team as his dad and both scored in one game! He swam in the 90s, coming 5th in the Scottish Commonwealth Games trials. Has played rugby for Northumbria Police.
This season: 2T

Stuart COCKBURN (Second Row / Back Row)
Born 06.10.84 in Ashington.  Joiner.  6'2" / 13st 0
Previous Clubs: None
Educated at Berwick High School, he's been with the club since he was 12 years old, coming through the ranks to finally achieve his place in the Berwick 1st XV. He captained Berwick Colts and the U16 team.
This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Chris DARLING (Prop)
Born 26.08.87 in Ashington.  Trainee Accountant.  5'11" / 14st 6
Previous Clubs: None
Chris is a versatile player. In one season he played in nine different positions for his school team. Having said that he's not the most prolific of try scorers and his ambition this season is to actually cross the whitewash! Educated at Longridge Towers.
This season: 0T

Lee DOUGLAS (Wing)
Born 25.12.84 in Edinburgh.  Steel Fabricator.  5'8" / 12st 0
Previous Clubs: Norham RFC
Educated in Norham and Berwick, Lee is particularly comfortable on the left wing as he can only kick with his left foot. He's an all round sportsman, equally at home playing football (in goal), hockey and rugby. His ambition is to get back to the Premiership.
This season: 4T

 

 

 

 

David GILCHRIST (Second Row / Back Row)
Born 25.01.87 in Berwick.  Student.  6'2" / 15st 0
Previous Clubs: None
Educated at Berwick High School, David has represented Borders U18s, and was captain at U18 level at Berwick, winning the county cup for Northumberland University.
This season: 1T

Neil GRAHAM (Utility Back)
Born 05.12.84 in Ashington.  Student.  5'11" / 14 st 7
Previous Clubs: None
Neil is listed as a utility back but in fact he has played in every position in his career so can quite easily be listed as a Utility Forward too! Has represented Northumberland at U18 and U20 levels. In one season he scored 19 tries then none in the next!
This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Paul GRAHAMSLAW (Prop)
Born 12.01.84 in Edinburgh. Machine Operator. 5'10" / 15st 8
Previous Clubs: Norham RFC
Paul quit rugby for a while but since returning in 2003 he's played for all three senior teams at Berwick. He's one of the truly committed Berwick players at the club and expects to be playing for the club for many years to come.
This season: 0T

Matthew HACKETT (Centre)
Born 18.03.90 in Berwick.  Student. 5'11" / 12st 5
Previous Clubs: None
Matthew is indeed a talented lad, bursting on the scene this year as an 18 year old and quickly becoming one of the top points scorers in the Borders. Has played both sides of the border for Scottish Borders U14-U16 and Northumberland U16-U20.
This season: 1T / 16P / 11C

 

 

 

 

Robert HAGGERSTONE (Back Row) VICE CAPTAIN
Born 09.03.84 in Bishop Auckland.  Joiner.  5'11" / 13 st 7
Previous Clubs: None
As well as taking the captain's armband from time to time he got married. He's gained a sports science degree and scored a try at Murrayfield winning the Shield for Berwick. Has played rugby in New Zealand. Capped for Scotland at U18, U19 and U21 levels.
This season: 0T

Aaron HALL (Second Row)
Born 29.05.90 in Berwick.  Student.  6'7" / 16st 5
Previous Clubs: None
Aaron is another talent to come through the system and has caught the eye of Newcastle Falcons already. Son of Director of Rugby Dougie Hall, Aaron was educated at Berwick High School and has played for England U18 and Northumberland U18.
This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Russell HENDERSON (Wing)

Previous Clubs: None

This season: 0T

Gareth HILL (Wing)
Born 20.01.85 in Castlehills.  Club Dev. Officer.  6'0 / 11st  5
Previous Clubs: None
Gareth had a fantastic first season with Berwick, winning promotion to Premier 2 and the Shield in the same season. He's scored tries for every senior team at Berwick RFC and plans to play for the club till he retires. The lightest player in the team.
This season: 2T

 
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