Neil McCarthy (rugby union) was effectively ended in 2002 by a serious knee injury. McCarthy spent two years attempting to come back from the injury which included a final spell with Orrell Rugby, eventually retiring in 2004 after further complications from the original injury. He was Leicester Tigers Academy director from 2007-2015 and produced current England players George Ford, Manu Tuilagi, Dan Cole, Tom Croft, Billy Twelvetrees and the Youngs Brothers Ben and Tom. On 11 March 2015, McCarthy returned to Gloucester Rugby to become their new Head of Academy. Having restructured and established the Gloucester academy as a leading programme McCarthy moved into
Ben Castle (rugby union) Rugby Team and commentates for Sky Television. Ben Castle (rugby union) Ben Castle (born 13 January 1980, Wellington, New Zealand) is a former professional Rugby Union player. A prop forward, Castle played in New Zealand for Bay of Plenty, Waikato Chiefs, in Australia for the Western Force and in France for Toulon. In June 2009 he joined Welsh regional team Newport Gwent Dragons. Castle has also represented New Zealand 'A'. In January 2012 Castle announced his retirement from rugby due to a persistent back injury. Castle was the Manager of Player Contracting and Relationships at New Zealand Rugby, now General