BRIDPORT are stepping up their pre-season programme ahead of the new Dorset & Wilts One South campaign.

Mike Pibworth is taking the fitness sessions which are held every Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30pm.

On Thursdays, the emphasis will be on rugby skills under an expanding group of coaches co-ordinated by Alan Staerk. This is all preparation for the first match against Crewkerne at the Brewery Ground on August 31.

This will be one of two pre-season trials to assist selectors in the make-up of the two senior teams for the upcoming league season.

New players are welcome to boost the returning squad and the Colts, who will move up to senior rugby this September. The club would also welcome interest from experienced coaches wishing to work with Bridport RFC. Contact can be made through the club’s website, pitchero.com/clubs/bridport, or through Facebook.