Scrum-halves Reiss Price and George Ayliffe are the latest Bournville players to sign up for the 2025/26 season.
Price arrived from Luctonians in mid-season and quickly became a regular in the number nine shirt having impressed initially playing for the Blues, including a hat-trick on debut against Worcester IIs. He added si more tries for the first team in an encouraging first season at Avery Fields.
Ayliffe previously played for Northumberland club Morpeth and although he has yet to make his senior debut for Bourns, he was a key figure in helping them win promotion in their first season in the RFU league structure.
Head Coach Alex Grove, who also played for the Blues, saw at close quarters the potential that Ayliffe has and, having committed to stay at Avery Fields, expects him to be challenging for a first team place next season.
“Reiss joined halfway through last season and quickly made an impact,” said Grove.
“He puts pace onto the ball from scrum-half and scored a number of tries for us last season.
“Having a run of games really brought on his game and confidence and it’s something I hope that he can build on.”
“George made a big impact for the Blues last season. He’s got good service and a strong kicking game.
“He has the potential to step up and make the same impact for the first XV and I really want him to challenge for that number nine shirt next season.”
