Rotherham Titans Player Information Name / Position / Height / Weight / Town of birth / Previous Clubs

Tom Allen Centre 5ft 10in (1.78m) 14st 2lb (90kg) 24 Southampton EC Harlequins; Galwegians

Now in his third season with the Titans, Tom has 30 first team apperances under his belt since joining from Galwegians in 2005. A knee injury curtailed his first season with the club but he made a strong return and showed good form at the end of last season, starting on the wing in the win over Leeds at Headingley. Brother Anthony, the Gloucester Centre, made his England debiut against the All Blacks in November.

Nick Bingle Wing 6fi 0in (1.84m) 15st 0lb (95kg) 23 Nelson (NZ) onkstown (IRE); Clontarf (IRE); Marist (Nelson NZ)

Spotted by Werahiko playing for Monkstown in Ireland 's lower leagues, Bingle burst on to the first team scene at Clontarg at the back end of last season. A pacey winger, Bingle could soon be in the reckoning for a first team spot.

Jamie Blackwood Centre/Scrumhalf 6ft 0in (1.82m) 13st 7lb (86kg) 25 Edinburgh Edinburgh Gunners; Watsonians

Blackwood flourished after a positional switch from scrum-half to centre last season after joining the Titans from Edinburgh where he gained Magners League Heinken Cup experience.

Phil Boulton Tighthead Prop 6ft 3in (1.90m) 19st 7lb (124kg) 20 Lincoln Nuneaton; Leicester; Lincoln

Phil returns to Clifton Lane for his second spell with the club after two seasons under the guidance of Graham Rowntree at Leicester . A dominant scrummager, Boulton shone on loan at Nuneaton in National Two last season and formed one third of the youngset ever National One front row when he played alongside Neil Briggs and Brendan Lynch for the Titans against Exeter in 2005.

Gareth Brear Fullback/Wing 5ft 11in (1.80m) 11st 7lb (73kg) 23 Rugeley Lichfield

Made his Titans debut against Bristol in the 2004-05 season and went on to score 3 tries in 15 games in his second term. Left out of the first team last season but determined to get back into the side.

Dave Cauldwell Backrow 6ft 3in (1.90m) 16st 1lb (102kg) 21 Leamington Spa

Highly rated by the Titans coaching staff, Cauldwell is the reigning academy player of the season and has played senior rugby on loan at Cleckheaton.

Neil Chivers Scrumhalf 5ft 8in (1.73m) 13st 7lb (86kg) 25 Bradford Otley; Cornish Pirates; Orrell; Leeds Tykes; Nottingham ; Pertemps Bees

A familiar foe in recent seasons having lined up for Cornish Pirates and Otley against the Titans at Clifton Lane , the England Students international will fight it out with Chris Hallam for the number nine shirt.

Errie Claassens Fullback/Wing 5ft 11in (1.80m) 13st 10lb (87kg) 25 Kroonstad (SA) himlas (SA)

Re-joined the Titans midway through last season and made an immediate impact with his kicking from full-back, try-scoring prowess and the most effective sidestep in National One. A real fans favourite, Claassens capped a fine season with a solo try against Leeds at Headingley in April.

Neil Cochrane Backrow 5ft 11in (1.80m) 15st 4lb (97kg) 23 Edinburgh Watsonians; Boroughmuir

A former Scotland Under 21's captain, has been a consistent performer since joining from Watsonians in 2005. Briefly used at hooker last season, Nelly is now focused on winning a starting place in his preferred position in the back row.

Rob Connolly Backrow 6ft 1in (1.85m) 16st 8lb (105kg) 25 Dublin Greystones (IRE); Leinster

The former Leinster flanker captained Greystones to the All Ireland League Division Two Championship last season and won plaudits for his ball carrying and blistering pace.

Nigel Conroy Hooker 5ft 10in (1.78m) 15st 6lb (98kg) 26 Limerick Shannon

An aggressive presence in the front row, Conroy has an All Ireland Championship winners medal from his time with Shannon . A qualified teacher, Conroy also heads up the Titans Community Programme.

Kevin Corrigan Hooker 5ft 11in (1.80m) 16st 8lb (105kg) 25 Dublin ansdowne (IRE); UCD (IRE); Carlow (IRE)

Former Lansdowne man was included in the Ireland Club International side that faced England Counties last season

Stuart Corsar Loosehead Prop 5ft 11in (1.80m) 17st 4lb (110kg) 23 Aberdeen Glasgow ; Aberdeen GSFP

Corsar had a brief loan spell at Clifton Lane last season and has now penned a permananet deal with the Titans. Played alongside Neil Cochrane for Scotland Under 21's.

Ronan Dillon Scrumhalf 5ft 11in (1.80m) 12st 8lb (80kg) 22 Dubin Clontarf (IRE); Barnhall (IRE)

Young Irish prospect will put pressure on Chivers and Hallam for the number nine shirt after following Werahiko across the Irish Sea .

Matt Dixon Loosehead Prop 6ft 1in (1.85m) 18st 1lb (115kg) 21 Aberdeen Aberdeen GSFP

Academy graduate will add bulk to the 'A' team pack.

Alex Dunlop Backrow/Lock 6ft 4in (1.93m) 16st 8lb (105kg) 22 Dublin Terenure College (IRE)

Dunlop was second in the All Ireland League try-scoring charts last season despite enduring a mid-table finish with Terenure. Equally comfortable in the second and back row, Dunlop has been contracted to Leinster for the past three seasons and Werahiko sees his arrival as a major coup.

Jon Feeley Wing 5ft 11in (1.80m) 14st 0lb (89kg) 28 Bradford Sedgley Park; Wakefield; Leeds Tykes

A proven try-scorer in National One, Feeley was disrupted by groin and hamstring trouble last season and will now look to make his mark at Clifton Lane . Feeley has scored against the Titans for Sedgley Park , Leeda and Wakefield .

Geoff Griffiths Wing 6ft 2in (1.87m) 15st 4lb (97kg) 21 Northampton Bedford

The Sheffield University student made his Titans debut on the wing last season but could be used in the centres as he looks to build on his two first team appearances to date. One to watch this season.

Stephen Grissing Centre/Wing/Fullback 5ft 10in (1.78m) 13st 7lb (86kg) 22 Dublin St Mary's (IRE);

Leinster Highly-rated in the Leinster set-up, Grissing was the top-scorer for the Provincial 'A' team last season and is ready to make his mark in first team rugby. He made his first team debut against Edinburgh in the Magners League in 2005 but has been unable to add to his single Leinster cap.

Chris Hallam Scrumhalf 5ft 9in (1.74m) 13st 0lb (83kg) 23 Dinnington Bristol ; Worcester

A former Dinnington prospect, Hallam returns to his home town after stints with Worcester and Bristol where he made his first team debut against Leicester Tigers last season. A converted flanker, Hallam has also represented England Sevens.

Barry Jacobsz Backrow 6ft 5in (1.95m) 17st 0lb (108kg) 27 Bloemfontein (SA) Bradford & Bingley; Cheetahs (SA); Eagles (SA)

Former Springbok Sevens man was outstanding in his debut season at Clifton Lane but had his campaign cut short by a back injury sustained against London Welsh in February.

George Jenkins Loosehead Prop 5ft 9in (1.76m) 16st 8lb (105kg) 22 Blenheim (NZ) Awatere ( Marlborough NZ)

An athletic loosehead in the Kiwi-mould, Jenkins will offer a different option in the front row with his skills, pace and poise.

Jamie Kilbane Loosehead Prop 5ft 9in (1.75m) 19st 12lb (126kg) 24 London Belfast Harlequins; Clontarf (IRE)

Now in his third season at Clifton Lane , Kilbane is the heaviest player at the club at 126KG.

Will Kirtley Centre 6ft 0in (1.83m) 15st 7lb (99kg) 22 Durham

Another player to graduate from the Titans academy, Kirtley is a skilful presence in the centres and has been a consistent performer in the 'A' team in recent seasons.

Tristan Laga Backrow 5ft 11in (1.80m) 15st 0lb (95kg) 23 Warrington

Returns for his second spell at the club after a broken leg in training cut short his previous endeavour.

Jamie Lennard Fullback 5ft 10in (1.78m) 13st 10lb (87kg) 21 Maidstone Worcester

Lennard joins from Worcester where he has already tasted first team, rugby. An all round sportsman, he played junior football for Charlton Athletic and won a scholarship for his hockey prowess.

Jim MacDonald Wing 6ft 1in (1.84m) 10st 8lb(67kg) 19 Coventry

Academy prospect will look to make his mark at 'A' team level.

Tim Maslanyk Lock 6ft 5in (1.95m) 17st 13lb (114kg) 23 Sheffield Harrogate ; Spotswood (NZ)

The longest serving squad member having made his debut against Orrell in September 2004. Maslanyk has added bulk to his frame in the summer and will be looking to add to his 12 first team appearances.

Mike McComish Backrow 6ft 3in (1.90m) 17st 6lb (111kg) 25 Belfast Ballymena (IRE)

Ireland Sevens man made a big impact in the back row last season scoring 7 times in 16 games before a back injury cut short his season.

Louis McGowan Lock 6ft 5in (1.96m) 18st 8lb (118kg) 29 Liverpool Belfast Harlequins; Coventry ; Waterloo

Reigning player of the season, McGowan is an abrasive presence in the second row. A hardworking 'dog forward', Louis is solid in the scrum and line-out.

Jon McMillan Tighthead Prop 5ft 10in (1.78m) 17st 0lb (108kg) 19 Doncaster 

Young tighthead agreed a development deal in May.

Brendan Nolan Flyhalf 6ft 2in (1.88m) 15st 4lb (97kg) 26 Christchurch (NZ) Sligo (IRE); Canterbury Moari (NZ); South Island Moari (NZ)

Signed as cover for the fly-half slot but equally comfortable at inside centre

Anton O`Donnol Tighthead Prop 5ft 11in (1.80m) 18st 8lb (118kg) 31 Dublin Clontarf (IRE); Leinster ; Marlborough (NZ); Greystones (IRE); Old Wesley (IRE)

An experienced specialist scrummager, Anton is the squad's oldest player at 31.

Dan Smith Lock 6ft 5in (1.96m) 17st 11lb (113kg) 22 Lincoln Plymouth ; Bath

Dan made his Premiership debut for Bath against Sale in 2004 and played alongside fellow new recruit Rob Sweeney for Ireland under 19’s before switching allegiances to appear for England under 21’s. Made a loan move to Plymouth Albion last season.

Jamie Sutton Backrow 5ft 11in (1.80m) 16st 1lb (102kg) 22 London NEC Harlequinns

Returned to union last season after a spell with the Harlequins Rugby League arm.

Rob Sweeney Tighthead Prop 6ft 2in (1.88m) 18st 12lb (120kg) 23 Dublin St Mary's (IRE); Clontarf (IRE)

Turned down a move to Harlequins to join the Titans after learning that Werahiko, his coach at Clontarf, was taking over the coaching reigns at Rotherham .

Ben Wade Backrow 6ft 3in (1.90m) 17st 0lb (1081kg) 32 Leeds Wharfedale; Wakefield ; Morley

The back row forward is determined to make an impact at first team level after returning to Clifton Lane for a third spell with the Titans. Wade made his Rotherham debut against Bedford in 1997 and went on to score 31 tries in 86 games in his first two stints with the club.

Sam Walsh Loosehead Prop 5ft 10in (1.78m) 18st 7lb (118kg) 25 Nottingham London Irish; Young Munster ; Derby

The breakthrough player of last season, Walsh is seemingly an automatic choce for the loosehead berth. A big part of the Titans' dominant scrum last season.

James Waterhouse Backrow/Lock 6ft 4in (1.93m) 16st 12lb (107lb) 21 Aylesbury 

Former Sheffield University captain

Mike Whitehead Flyhalf/Fullback 5ft 10in (1.78m) 13st 3lb (84kg) 23 Romford London Welsh; Wasps

Former Wasps and London Welsh man has become a National One game breaker at fly-half and full-back. Likely to begin the season in the ten shirt.

Frazer Wilford Hooker 5ft 10in (1.79m) 15st 0lb (95kg) 20 Poole -

Scotland Under 19's hooker was a consistent 'A' team performer last season and has trained with Nigel Conroy in the close season to accelerate his progress towards the first team.

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