Today we re introduce you to a lad who came through the juniors at the Brods before going on to play at a higher level and returning back to the club this off season.

Despite being a regular in National 2 he has certainly found training very physical, after a recent collision with Nathan Scott left him on the floor he was caught moaning at home “I thought I had broken a rib”. Indeed being dominated by centres has been a theme of his pre season after being dragged on his back by recent signing Jason Dodd after falling off the tackle, like an upturned turtle.

*Disclaimer* - the following Q&A has not been altered and all spelling is as received with the editors comments in brackets

Name: ben hoyle

Nicknames: Boyle

Age: 29

Position: back row, 9 10 13 what ever u want

Previous Clubs: Halifax Huddersfield

Best Rugby Moment: playing at Twickenham as a kid

Worst Rugby Moment: shed’s butt funnel

Favourite Drink: strawberry lime recordalink

Last meal: pizza

Least Like To Room With On Tour: Scrimmy

Most Embarrassing Moment: Coming back to brods

Pet hate: Cats (not sure you fully understood this question haha!)

Favourite quote: it is what it is (sharing a quote with Liam Scott, speaks volumes)

Favourite film: green mile

Most like to be stuck in a lift with:
Shed (ermmmm)

Karaoke Song: Follow me uncle cracker

Worst Dressed Brod: Kieran nolton boot leg jeans

We cannot wait to see The Boyle back in a Brods shirt this season and are looking forward to the live wire open side terrorising no.10s all across the leagues. He will undoubtedly take the young lads under his wing on the bus trips, and be sure to keep an eye out for him dishing love heart sweets out around Christmas.