Player of the Month: February 2008

Name: Dan Kirby

Age: 16

Team: Under 17s Academy

Position: Hooker

Best Sporting Moment Ever?

Playing for England Under 19s against Saracen's Development Squad

Who is your Sporting Hero?

Martin Johnson

When did you start playing rugby?

Year 8 at 13 years old.

What would you like to achieve in the next 12 months?

Playing for the Senior side for Bridgnorth.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about playing Rugby?

Train hard and ask loads of questions during training sessions.

What do you think about Bridgnorth Rugby Club?

It's an excellent club where everyone works together as a team.

How has Bridgnorth Rugby Club helped you develop into the player you are today?

Bridgnorth Rugby Club has made me the player I am today and if it wasn't for the support of the coaches who give their time voluntarily, I don't think I would be playing rugby today.

Favourite Band?

Funeral for a Friend.

Favourite Film?

Thin Red Line or Saving Private Ryan

If you had to use one word to describe rugby what would it be?

Excellent.

Coach’s Comment

Dan has an excellent approach to the game and he is the captain of the Under 17 Squad. Dan is currently the highest scorer for the U17s. There are two other payers who have been developed to the England U19s Development Squad. This team has developed into a very strong technical rugby team and are now passing their skills down to younger players.