Brothers to line up for RGC:
RGC head coach Matt Silva has made his first signing of the summer with the acquisition of talented forward Jess Williams.
The 22-year-old is the first fresh face to arrive at Stadiwm Zip World over the course of what has been an eventful offseason to date, with Williams joining brother Beau within the senior set-up.
He is an experienced loose head prop who received a glowing recommendation from his sibling and impressed coaching staff during their initial sessions to ready themselves for the new Indigo Group Premiership season.
Speaking to the RGC website, Williams said: “A lot of credit to my brother for putting my name forward to RGC, who I then got in touch with and got the ball rolling from there.
“It is easier having Beau here with me, he’s showed me the ropes, introduced me to everyone and made the transition to RGC quick and easy.”
The new arrival has previously played for high-profile clubs such as Tauranga Sports, Bay of Plenty U19s, Chiefs U20s and Rotherham Titans, and he will get the chance to make an instant impact following the departure of skipper Evan Yardley to Cardiff.
Beau Williams joined the Gogs under Mark Jones last October and contributed heavily throughout the campaign, and turned in a series of outstanding displays to maximise his immediate impact with the squad.
“I’m really excited to have my brother here with us this year. He’s a top bloke and a good player so I’m looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the team,” Beau told the RGC website.
“His scrummaging and work rate around the pitch are things that will be great assets for us heading into this season.
“Last time we played together would’ve been two years ago for Tauranga Sports.”
Forward Curtis Reynolds has issued a heartfelt thanks to everyone at the club after he agreed to join Pontypridd.
The powerful forward announced his decision to depart the North Wales regional side in favour of their Indigo Group Premiership rivals on Saturday, ending a two-year association with the set-up.
A statement on his Twitter account, read: “I just wanted to thank RGC for the past two seasons I’ve had in North Wales.
“But as the page turns, I’m excited to be joining Pontypridd Rugby Club for the upcoming season.
“Will miss the club and the boys, can’t say the same about the away game coach journeys.”
Reynolds arrived at Parc Eirias prior to their debut campaign in the Premiership, helping the club establish itself as a top-flight force and secure a historic WRU National Cup success for the first time in their history.
He is the latest big name to depart the squad during an eventful off-season to date, with skipper Evan Yardley and dynamic winger Sam Jones also departing the North Wales side.
RGC will be taking to the field on Friday, August 16, kick-off 7.30pm, at Ruthin Rugby Club against Caldy, which is their first confirmed friendly.
Admission is £10 for and free for under-16s. adults PICTURE: Neil Lambert