SKIPTON have appointed Dave Duxbury as their new head coach.

Duxbury, who takes over the role following the departure of Mark Walton to Halifax Vandals, will be hoping to steer the Reds away from the Yorkshire Four relegation zone.

The Rugby Union Development Officer arrives at Sandylands having previously had success coaching Baildon and West Park Leeds.

He watched his new team in Saturday's 17-5 defeat at Rotherham Clifton where his son Jake make his debut at stand off.