Ampthill lock Aaron Gear says this season has marked a major step forward in his rugby journey after making his Championship debut away at Coventry – a milestone moment for a player who has been part of the club since the age of six.

Now firmly embedded in the first-team environment, Gear, 20, admits the campaign has felt like a breakthrough.
And for Gear, Ampthill is far more than just a club. It is home.
He told The Rugby Paper: “I’m really happy with how this year’s going so far. I think it’s been the first year where I’ve made some big steps in my rugby career, so yeah, I’m really happy...