THE new season starts on Saturday for Bromsgrove Rugby Club and there is a full fixture list for the six sides.

The First XI will aim to improve on last season's second place in the league.

Pre-season training sessions arranged by the coaching team including David Stout and Dave Wilkinson have been well attended with club captain Andy Bridge supported by senior players.

Morale is high and facilities are all in good condition.

There are just two new faces, prop forward Chris Evans, from Dudley, and scrum half Richard Thomas, from Moseley.

Hooker Dave Hurcomb returns after three years studying in Derby.

Tom Churchill, James Udy and Lee Wainwright are now fit and available after long absences.

The Firsts face a challenging programme with just one club assured of promotion to Midlands One.

They will also aim to make good progress in the national NPI Cup and the North Midlands Senior Cup.

The U19s colts rejoin the Saturday fixtures list this season. The minis and juniors, for children aged from six to 17, can turn up at Finstall Park, Finstall Road, on Sunday from 9.30am until 12noon if they want to register.

Senior players, spectators and supporters, including prospective commercial sponsors, are also welcome at the club.