Former Wakefield academy player joins All Golds

Former Wakefield academy player Nico Flanagan has penned a deal with new Championship 1 side Gloucestershire All Golds.

A back-rower, Flanagan has previously captained the South of England rugby league squad and played for England students in 2010 and 2011.

He said: “I am very much looking forward to the season ahead with the All Golds. I have been extremely impressed by the coaching staff, especially head coach Brad Hepi. The facilities available are amongst the best in the British Isles and I can’t wait to start the Championship 1 season.”

Flanagan, who teaches PE and Biology at the Wells Cathedral School in Somerset, had a spell playing for Wakefield under 20s last summer.

All Golds Head Coach Brad Hepi added: “Nico has come from a good environment. He is a fine athlete who can cover many positions and will be an asset to the All Golds in the forthcoming season.”