Bideford Colts are very excited about the forthcoming season. Our first year colts have graduated from the junior ranks where they finished in the top 5 of all Devon Clubs. They have bonded very well in a tough pre-season programme with our year 2 colts who are at the upper tier and on the cusp of senior rugby. We really do sense a wave of excitement, knowing that we have superb players and depth across all positions. To date we have 31 registered players and crucially a balanced mix of years 1 and 2. Our Colts are captained this year by number 8 Ryan Hutchings and his VC is prop Harvey Beal. Both of these young men are the cornerstones of this developing colts unit. They lead by example. We have appointed two year 1 leads in George Herridge (lock) and Freddie Allebone-Parish ( centre). This provides continuity and improved communication. The coaching team of Matt Tithecott(Team Manager ) Rob Parish, Jason Sussex and Jordan Taylor are committed to ensuring the Colts of season 25/26 fulfil their potential and enjoy every moment on and off the pitch and relish the opportunity to make a mark across Devon in their Merit Table campaign. We wish them every success and we are certain they will do themselves and our club proud.