[Photo above courtesy of Billingham RUFC]
Fylde is delighted to welcome Michael Walton to the 1st XV squad ahead of the 2024-25 National League season. Michael joins the Club from fellow N2N rivals Billingham RUFC where he played either in the backrow or at lock. He made 54 1st XV appearances for the Club, mainly between 2021 and 2024 and at no 8 or lock, and scored 16 tries in the process. He is 6’4″ tall and weighs 115kg.
Michael played for Billingham in both matches v Fylde during this past season and scored a try at the Woodlands in September 2023.
Earlier in his rugby career he played for Durham County U’16s, U’18s and at senior level. At County level he also played for Northumberland U’20s and for its senior team. He also represented the North of England at U’16s, U’18s & U’20s age group levels.
Michael was part of Newcastle Falcons Academy and played university rugby in the BUCS Super league for Northumbria for three years. Michael’s brother Ben is also a lock forward for Billingham.
Whilst at the University he gained a BSc in Psychology and a MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology. He is a qualified teacher and has just joined Lytham St Annes High School as a Mathematics Teacher.
Michael Walton says: “Joining Fylde already has been a welcoming experience. The coaching staff, the players, the physio team and even the surrounding Fylde Family have all been a part of the smooth transition to the Club. I am very eager to get the season underway and give 100% to the team, and to pursue a very successful first season at the Club.”
A very warm welcome to the Woodlands Michael!
Michael Walton having a chat with new team mate Tom Carleton at the Woodlands last September.
