FORMER Gloucester forward Larry Cummins is the new head coach at Stow-on the-Wold Rugby Club.

Cummins, who lives locally, spent seven years at Kingsholm in the pre-professional era and played with Stow stalwarts Ian Roberts and Barry Clark.

His playing career also included a five-year stint in Sydney with Randwick and Southern Districts.

A former teacher, Cummins began his coaching career with Gloucestershire Schools Under 18s and progressed to England Schools Under 18s and England Under 16s.

He has also coached at Cheltenham and been involved with Worcester Warriors Academy.

Stow remain in Southern Counties North and their seconds will play in BBO 4 North which should guarantee them 18 league games. There will also be friendlies against Gloucestershire teams.

Pre-season training starts on July 6 at 7pm. For more details, e-mail cumminslarry@yahoo.co.uk