Darlington Mowden Park are pleased to announce that Talite Vaioleti has re-signed with the club ahead of the upcoming 2021/22 National One season. The Tongan fan-favourite has amassed over 140 appearances in the DMP shirt since his arrival in 2013, and will head into his ninth season with the club. Looking ahead to the return to rugby, Vaioleti said: "After such a difficult year I'm looking forward to getting back to the game we all love."

The versatile forward has been a regular in the 1st XV since signing from Jersey in 2013, missing only a handful of games in recent seasons. DMP Director of Rugby Garry Law was pleased to be retaining Vaioleti's services: "Vee is now part of the furniture at DMP. You wouldn't know he was the senior member of the squad with his performances.

"Chuffed that the big fella is committed to another season where I'm sure we'll see more of his speciality picks through the middle of the ruck!"

Stay tuned for more squad news and updates in the weeks to come as we continue to look forward to the upcoming season!