As has been the case over the last few years another young member of the club has been given the opportunity to make a play for a place at the very highest level of English rugby.

Adam who joined from Middlesbrough a couple of seasons ago spent a year in our most successful colts team to date, has represented the club at first and second team level and I have also had the pleasure of coaching at Hartlepool Sixth Form college. Like with any talented player each club is hopefully just a step in propelling them to the highest of their ability and Adam's journey has just begun.

Necastle Falcons academy manager and first team skill coach Mark Laycock said

"We are delighted that Adam has signed a contract with our Senior Academy taking him through to 2018. The support Adam has received through Chris Hyndman at Hartlepool 6th Form College and Billingham RFC has been excellent. Both institutes have played a huge part in his development to date and we are extremely grateful that they have supported his mid-season move to a higher level where he can really test and challenge himself."

Chris Hyndman “Adam came to the college as a relevant unknown. Having seen him play for his club it was obvious from the very start that he possessed tremendous pace and a real attacking threat. Having been around Adam for the last 2 years both at Hartlepool 6th Form College and at Billingham Rugby Club it was clear that both were just a stepping stone for Adam’s future achievements. Adam joined the college from Middlesbrough Rugby Club and as with any good sportsman he possessed the ability to work hard, stay focused and had a real resilience. He has developed his game, improving his knowledge and basic skills and the chance to move forward again to play National 1 rugby, as well as continuing his development in Newcastle’s professional environment is whole heartedly supported by all at Billingham Rugby Club, and it is a source of real pride for the college.