THATTO Heath will join neighbours Blackbrook in the National Conference League next season.

Their application was given the green light at the league's annual meeting on Monday.

It follows Heath's successful season in the North West Counties League when they lifted an impressive four trophies (Lancashire Cup, Millennium Trophy, Premier Cup and St Helens Cup).

They also claimed last eight BARLA National Cup place and lost out only in a play-off for the Premier Division title And the second team gained promotion to Division Four of the North West Counties League.

This past year has been a period of rapid growth for Heath after their merger with St Helens Crusaders last June, but the new club has emerged as a powerful force in the Lancashire amateur rugby league scene fielding teams from under eights upwards.

Heath will begin their campaign for the division two title with a new head coach at the helm. Ex Saints star Steve Peters has taken over from Gary Forber who was forced to resign due to work commitments.

Training starts on Wednesday June 28 at 7pm at West Park Rugby Club, anyone interested in joining the club should contact Martin Eden on 0421 259 108 or turn up on the evening.