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Sharks Sign McCallion

Tom Bulmer17 May 2019 - 08:00
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Back Row Orla McCallion Joins Ahead of the 19/20 Premier 15s Season

I’ve been watching the Sharks closely this season and they have shown their capabilities as a side and have taken some good wins, which will hopefully continue to progress next season.
- Orla McCallion

Darlington Mowden Park Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of Orla McCallion ahead of the 2019/20 Tyrrells Premier 15s season. McCallion becomes the Sharks’ first new signing of the summer, as they begin to build their squad for the upcoming league campaign.

McCallion joins the club from Premier 15s rivals Loughborough Lightning, having previously represented local clubs Percy Park and Morpeth. Ahead of joining up with her new teammates, McCallion commented “I’m really excited to have a new start this season. I’ve enjoyed my time in Loughborough for the past 2 years but I’m really looking forward to seeing what DMP have to offer.”

The 18 year-old returns to the North East after gaining representative honours for Northumberland and England U18s. Asked about her motivations for joining the Sharks, she added: “My home town is Whitley Bay, so DMP is my local Premier 15s side. I’ve been watching the Sharks closely this season and they have shown their capabilities as a side and have taken some good wins, which will hopefully continue to progress next season.”

The young forward joins the team ahead of their third season in the Tyrrells Premier 15s, and the Sharks will be looking to build on their 8th place finish this time round. Touching on her own ambitions for the 19/20 campaign, McCallion said: “I’m hoping to gain more experience of Premier 15s rugby and develop my attributes as an all-round rugby player while pushing myself to have more opportunities to represent my country in the future.”

DMP Sharks Head of Programme Justin Loveridge was equally pleased with the latest addition to his playing squad: “It’s great to have Orla joining DMP Sharks - a local girl coming back to the area to continue her rugby education. We’re looking forward to seeing what Orla can bring to the squad after a strong season with Loughborough and TDG18s.”

Orla has signed up for 2019/20 – Have you? You can now join the Mowden Family and purchase your Mowden Memberships online by clicking here.

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