CLACTON Rugby Club's youth pre-season training is starting soon and they are on the lookout for new players.

There is a place in rugby for all ages, shapes and sizes so any potential new players are invited to come along and get involved.

Anyone about to begin secondary school will start to play rugby regularly thanks to a grant issued to local schools this year by the RFU.

There has therefore never been a better time to join the club, get fit, make friends and have fun.

Training begins on Sunday, August 14 at Clacton Rugby Club, in Valley Road.

For further information, contact the following people:

Under-10s (school year five) - Glen Doolin (07855 236336); Under-11s (school year six) - Lee Lloyd (07912 506604); Under-12s (school year seven) - Grant Jarmain (07725 868395).

These teams train on Sunday mornings, from 10am until 11.30am.

Under-14s (school year nine) - Ben Buxey (07718 144061). Training takes place from 6pm until 7pm on Thursday nights.

Under-16s (school year 11) - Pete Doolin (07845 599213). Training takes place from 7pm until 8.30pm on Wednesday nights.

The club are also keen to hear from anyone interested in starting up an under-13s team, for youngsters in school year eight, or under-15s team, for those in school year 10.

If interested, contact Grant Jarmain on 07725 868395.