DUAL code rugby player Chris Peace, who plays union for Malton and Norton under-13s and league for Heworth under-14s, has joined Northern Ford Premiership club Hull Kingston Rovers on a rugby league scholarship scheme.
Chris, 12, was spotted during the summer when he captained the North Yorkshire service area under-12s in representative games in Halifax, Hull and York.
The Terrington Hall School pupil has played union at Malton since he was six and league for Heworth for the last two years. He will balance his rugby between league and union during the coming season, but his priority will remain his school team.
It is believed Chris is the first Malton-based player to take a rugby league scholarship. The scheme, which is run by ex-New Zealand international Whetu Taewa, involves training with several members of the Hull KR first team. Although he is a Leeds Rhinos season ticket holder, Chris is enjoying his time at Hull and learning in a new environment with different coaches.
If you are interested in joining Malton and Norton under-13s, contact John Denton on (01904) 690699. If you are interested in playing for Heworth, contact Gary Watson on (01904) 632082. Training for both clubs is at 7pm on Wednesdays.
Updated: 10:11 Wednesday, September 04, 2002
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