Barry Willis - Youth Development Manager

Educated and playing rugby at Larne Grammar from an early age, Barry then moved to the University of Edinburgh where he gained his degree in Sport, Recreation and Management in 2003.  As a member of Larne Rugby Club, Barry is an enthusiastic supporter of rugby at all levels in Ulster.

Barry was a YDO at Larne RFC for 2 years before taking the position of Youth Development Manager in January 2007. He has responsibility for overseeing the Community Rugby Programme and supervision of Youth Development Officers as the Ulster Branch takes Tag and full contact rugby to a growing number of non-traditional Primary and Secondary Schools and Colleges in the province.