AN INDEPENDENT school in the East Riding has appointed a former Rugby Football Union (RFU) Under 18 National Academy coach as master in charge of rugby.

Richard Wareham will take over the position at Pocklington School previously held by Sean Houltham and also support the PE department.

He said: “I am really looking forward to becoming part of the Pocklington School community.”

Mr Wareham is a level 4 RFU coach, which is the highest coaching accolade possible at this stage.