Henley Hawks are delighted to welcome the first raft of new signings to the club for the 2025/26 season including the return of influential centre Connor Hayhow.
Hayhow, brother of Hawks hooker Spencer, was at the club for two stints between 2016 and 2018 and his return will add significant firepower to the Hawks midfield.
The experienced centre has spent the last two seasons at Camberley in London & South East Premier, but before that plied his trade at London Scottish and Rosslyn Park before signing for Rams in National One.
Joining Hayhow in Henley colours will be Guernsey Raiders Supporters' Player of the Season Jack Colbourne. Covering several positions across the backline, Colbourne is a real coup for the Hawks having been in excellent form for the Channel Islanders last season.
He even scored against Henley at Dry Leas in the Hawks 26-15 victory over the Raiders last November.
Completing the trio of new signings, we also welcome second row Ben Elsey. Having represented Nottingam University as well as Harlequins U18's, Elsey will add significant height to the Hawks lineout.
Henley Hawks Director of Rugby Luke Allen commented on the trio of new signings, 'I am delighted to welcome Connor, Jack and Ben to Henley and very much look forward to them showcasing their skills in front of Henley supporters when our pre-season fixtures commence in August. We are putting together a really exciting squad that I have no doubt will be challenging at the top of National 2 East come April next year'.
We will be announcing further new signings in due course and the best way to watch all the action unfold at Dry Leas is by purchasing a seasonal membership. All the information on the different packages will be announced soon.
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