Meet the members
National Youth Council
There are currently 10 members of the NYC made from members spread across the country who undertake a variety of different roles for Rugby Union.
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Joe Stainford
AGE:21
UNIVERSITY:Loughborough
HOME TOWN:Exeter
"The traditions of Rugby Union are hugely important and these should be used to sell the game to young people; not as an obstacle to taking part."
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James Martin
AGE:21 UNIVERSITY:University of Birmingham
HOME TOWN: Leeds
"The NYC was the best way to for me get involved on the big rugby scene without being an all-star player."
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Daniel Edison
AGE:21
UNIVERSITY: Nottingham Trent
HOME TOWN: Nottingham
"I was lucky enough to be selected for the Young Leader Camp in 2009 and was inspired by the young people invloved."
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Marissa Lowe
AGE:19
CLUB: Ealing RFC
HOMETOWN: Ealing, London
"I help coach the Ealing Rugby Rats (ages 3-5) when not playing, and I am also starting my coaching qualifications."
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Sam Whitfield
AGE:23
JOB: Sports Coach
HOMETOWN: Bristol
"I am passionate about the development of youth rugby, I enjoy coaching children and watching them develop through rugby."
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Adam White
AGE:21
UNIVERSITY:St Mary's
JOB: Young Officials Devlopment Officer
"Rugby has changed the direction of my life, I have learnt so much from being invloved. I want to make sure that many more young people get the chance to experience the game"
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Stacey Maguire
AGE:20
CLUB: Lichfield Ladies RUFC
HOMETOWN: Lichfield
"I was brought up on rugby, my dad and mum both play so I guess it runs in the family."
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Rob Linthwaite
AGE: 21
JOB: Duty Manager- Parkwood Leisure
CLUB: Keyworth Rugby Club
HOME TOWN: Nottingham
"Rugby is a huge part of my life, the skills I have learnt playing and refreeing have helped me in my career."
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Daniel Rowlands
AGE:21
UNIVERSITY: Liverpool Hope University
HOME TOWN: Shenston
"I am passionate about developing sport for young people and would love to become a teacher, and inspire the next generation of young people."
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Jamie Walton
AGE:19
UNIVERSITY: Plymouth University
HOME TOWN: Coventry
"I have been involved with rugby since the age of seven. I am really excited to have become a member of the NYC and look forward to helping to improve the experience of the game for young people."
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