
Today’s Staffordshire Cup semi-final fixture will mark the 100th 1st XV appearance for another of our home-grown talents, Oli Powell.
A dynamic, uncompromising forward who always puts in a massive shift, Oli came through the age groups for Leek before scoring a double on his 1XV debut in a home league fixture versus Tamworth in 2021.
The forward, equally comfortable at prop, hooker or in the back row, has been a figurehead spurring his side upwards through the league structure in recent times.
Aside from his barnstorming performances in the blue and white, Oli went through the Leicester Tigers development programme, captained Manchester Met University and has featured for both Lancashire and Staffordshire county sides.
He was also selected to the North Rugby team of the year in his first season at Level 5, coaches our Academy team and is an all-round top bloke!
Congratulations on your century Oli, here’s to the next 100.