Southport make triple appointment

23rd July 2019

Southport Rugby Football Club are delighted to announce the appointments of Bill Nichol as our new Head Coach, Darren Hall as Assistant Coach and Mike Smith as Lead Academy Coach.

Bill Nichol, a Level 4 RFU Coach, has been involved with SRFC and Lancashire for a number of years in various roles. Most notably guiding Port, as Head Coach, to promotion during the 2015/16 season.

Darren Hall joins from Wirral RUFC, were he oversaw them to a 7th place finish in the Northern Premier (Level 5) during the 2018/19 season as Head Coach. Darren holds a Level 3 RFU coaching qualification and alongside Bill brings a wealth of coaching experience.

Mike Smith will undertake the newly formed role of Lead Academy Coach working alongside our new academy coaches and players.

Southport RFC believe the newly formed academy will allow players between 13-18 to reach their full potential whilst developing SRFC players, leaders and coaches for the future.