Boulton continuing as Coventry Rugby captain

Coventry Rugby has announced that Phil Boulton will be remaining as the club's captain for the 2019/20 season.

The 32-year-old prop has been club captain for four seasons, making 95 appearances in his time at the club.

With a National League One title and Championship consolidation already achieved at Butts Park over the past two seasons, Boulton says he is excited by the potential at the club.

"It has always been an honour and a privilege to be club captain at a club like Coventry," he said.

"It is a club with a fantastic history, a place at the heart of the city, and some of the best supporters anywhere in the country.

"More importantly, I believe that there is a fantastic future ahead of us. Lots of exciting things are happening, both in the playing squad, and the club as a whole.

"I'm very proud to have been given the responsibility of being club captain for next season."