Since joining the club 2 years ago Olly has gone on to cement himself in our starting team week in, week out.

With no senior rugby experience and no rugby league experience he took on a new challenge and one he has thrived in over the last 2 years.

We caught up with Olly to ask him his experience of becoming a Bulldog:

“I joined the Bulldogs 2 seasons ago as a complete novice. I hadn’t trained or played any rugby league before then and had only played junior rugby union.

Sean and the lads at the club have been great, helping me manage a steep learning curve. I went from having never played a second of senior rugby to starting in a Midlands Grand Final in my first season - which was pretty surreal.

I would really encourage anyone thinking of giving rugby league a go to come down to the Bulldogs. Even as someone with zero prior experience I felt supported and part of the team from day one.

I’ve loved playing league and being a Bulldog. It’s a great club and set of lads to be a part of.”

If you fancy a new challenge, or want to get back into a sport where you can build your fitness, learn new skills and play high level rugby all within a great team environment, then message us to find out how to get involved. We welcome anyone of any skill level or background to come and give Rugby league a try with the Birmingham Bulldogs!