The Denver Highlanders Rugby Football Club and the Queen City Rams Rugby Football Club have announced they will combine forces for the coming 2009/10 season, playing under the “Denver Rugby” banner.

The new club will field five different teams competing in both Division 1 (Highlanders) and Division 2 (Queen City), as well as a C-side, an U23 team and an Old Boys team.

This merger will allow more competitive playing opportunities for players of all levels while maintaining the traditions and history of both clubs.

Head coach for the club will be Highlander coach Steve Lewis assisted by Alex Agre and Queen City coach Neil Rushbrooke.

You can read more about the merger here.