Mike Burton (rugby union) Mike Burton (rugby union) Michael Alan "Mike" Burton (born 18 December 1945 in Maidenhead) is a former English rugby union footballer, who won a reputation as an uncompromising prop forward for Gloucester, England and the British and Irish Lions. Burton arrived at Kingsholm from the local club Longlevens RFC and made his debut in the Gloucester front row at the age of 18 on 14 November, 1964. He went on to make 366 appearances before retiring in 1978. He was captain of Gloucester in the 1975 season and played 50 times at provincial level for Gloucestershire including 39 appearances in
Billingham Rugby Union Football Club Billingham Rugby Union Football Club Billingham rugby club is a rugby union club based in Billingham in North East England, with the club playing their 1st XV matches in North Premier. The club also has a strong youth contingent, picking up many honours within previous years. Billingham play their home matches at Greenwood Road, the home of the club which has top of the range facilities. Billingham Rugby Union Football Club has four senior teams, the 1st XV currently playing in National 3 North, four leagues from the Premiership. The 2nd XV (Lions) play in The "Candy League" Division 1.