A LLANDUDNO student is “over the moon” to have been selected for Wales’ Under-19 rugby league squad for the European Championships in September.

Rob Muirhead, who finished his A-Levels at Llandudno’s St David’s College last year, has been picked for the Wales squad for this year’s U-19 European Championship, which was won by France last year.

Mr Muirhead, who plays for Llangefni Rugby Club and Marchogion Môn Knights, is also a former RGC Under-18s player, which helped bring him to St David’s College.

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He joined the school after getting to know Director of Sport Dan Lycett, who was a coach with RGC at the time.

Rob studied PE & Sport as well as CADD during his time at St David’s, winning the joint Computer-Aided Design Award in his final year, and his selection caps off a memorable year.

“He has shown phenomenal resilience to seek out and follow this route,” said Mr Lycett.

“His physical characteristics and strength make him a great candidate for the 13-man game.”

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Rob, from Pwllheli, is now studying engineering at Bangor University and scored a hattrick of tries and was awarded Man of the Match in just his first game.

Mr Muirhead said: “I am over the moon to be selected to play for Wales.

“Ever since I was little it has always been a dream to play for my country, so when I was told I was part of the squad I was so chuffed and excited."