A row between Coventry RFC and their player of the year Lee Crofts has been resolved, and the player is no longer set to leave the club.

The flanker had stunned the club by threatening to move on because of a dispute.

Rugby administrator Ian Carvell said:

"We have resolved our differences, and Lee will be back in a Coventry shirt next season.

"We are all delighted it is sorted out. Our supporters are particularly pleased.

“I know Lee just wants to get on with his career and rugby, and put all this behind him.

“Occasionally in rugby, these things happen, and we are delighted everything has now been resolved."

Club chairman Keith Fairbrother added:

"There was a misunderstanding between Lee and myself, which has now been resolved to our mutual satisfaction.

“Lee is a great player, a Coventry kid and that's what we want to see in a Coventry shirt. We are all looking forward to next season, and know our supporters will be behind us.

“Lee is very much a part of the team, and just wants to get on with his rugby again."

Lee added: