Trot The Egg In

A Leeds lad who played multi sports but committed to Rugby League. An unsavoury act of racism whilst playing made him leave the game for a bit but he returned to the sport he loved. Signing for his hometown team and winning silverware was an absolute dream for him but his journey took him to pastures new at some big clubs. He’s currently enjoying life at Sheffield Eagles and continues to be the ultimate competitor.

A lad from Oldham who grew up playing any sport he could and supporting Man Utd. Rugby was always his passion and something he wanted to be the best at. A career that has seen him establish himself as a first choice half back and an international. A good guy with a few chapters yet to write.

A #Rugbystory born and bred in Ireland first with football but then Rugby Union. Ulster was his province and he was in and around the club until a move to England and Rotherham TItans came about. A life changing loss happened and his journey led to southern England with first Cornish Pirates and then the Exeter Chiefs and what a spell the latter would turn out to be.

A St Helens born Widnes fan that played lots of sport growing up and managed to live out a dream of playing for the club he supported. He had some career and got fees payed for him which is very rare in Rugby League. Jason shares his life and rugby journey with me.

A story beginning in Western Sydney where Tiaki grew up until France became home. Some junior rugby was played here until a return to Sydney and he continued honing his talents here whilst working as he left school at fifthteen. He returned to France and was spotted by Catalan Dragons whilst playing for St Esteve. His talent has been spotted by Wigan Warriors where the next chapter has begun.

A story born and bred in Wigan. A sport fanatic that dreamt of representing his hometown. Excelling in junior rugby up until a serious injury put a halt to a promising playing career. Coaching became his next love and what a career he had at some massive clubs like Salford, Widnes and Wigan whilst coaching Scotland national team. He now does great things with RL Cares.

An Ashton Bears junior who grew up wanting to be a Wigan Warrior. He achieved this before a move to rivals St Helens. A career change ignited a love for coaching, which he’s having a great career with. Some story with many chapters left to write.

An adopted Widnesian chats about growing up in St. Helens and playing football. A chance call up to his school rugby team changed his life. Saints came calling and the rest is history as they say, only for a serious injury to call time on his playing days. A top bloke with a great story, plenty more to come from Sherlock yet.

We hear how Ant began his sporting journey with Rugby League, yet he really excelled in the pool and was selected nationally. Rugby League soon became his sporting choice and it’s a huge decision to make for a young lad. He talks us through turning pro and the devastating news of having to retire young, only to be resolute and determined in his effort to return. Some story for a young bloke, with plenty of chapters left to be written and lived.

Ollie chats about growing up in Rugby Union hotbed Bridgend. He tells us about the successful sports people from his school, playing rep rugby growing up, being told he’s to small and getting an opportunity with Leeds Rhinos. This was all before leaving school. The Leeds opportunity changed his life and he eventually headed down under with Ipswich jets, to experience a new culture and lifestyle. Now helping people with their mindset, he’s thriving in a different way.

We hear how a Salford lad began his life, progressed through school, thrived at rugby and made a real successful career for himself with some massive clubs. He embraced team culture and individual discipline which led to winning silverware and international recognition and caps. The story is far from over as he looks to help Salford reach the next level. What a player but more importantly what a person, partner and father.

We discuss why we grow a “Muzzy” and the great causes we do it for. Raising funds and awareness for Men’s mental, physical and emotional health and well-being is vastly important to us. We’ve all been affected by the previous in one way or another and this chat tells you how.

A fine man who was born and bred in Widnes. Growing up loving all sports, he came across Widnes Rugby League Football Club. He followed them home and away until he began playing Rugby Union at Fairfield High School because of the famous Ray French. The Wids was his next big love and this is where he would make a massive impact initially on the field and later on off it. Some great memories and spoke about from G, what an absolute Gent.

A Blackbrook Royals junior who grew up admiring St Helens RLFC. Coming through the service area and scholarship at Sts had him primed for academy level but he was released. This is when Deons story really started. A career that has included Rochdale Hornets, Barrow Raiders, Widnes Vikings and currently Salford Red Devil’s. He’s represented England knights with great pride and further aspirations for a “full” cap.

Adam hails from Ditton, Widnes that has produced fine players to rugby. Growing up it was always ever Rugby that he wanted to crack. His junior career was spent with Halton Farnworth Hornets and Widnes St Marie’s. I don’t doubt he could ever have imagined the career and life he’d have playing the game he adored. From playing first team at his hometown club Widnes Vikings to Australia with the Dolphins to recently leaving Widnes to sign for the ambitious Oldham. What a story for the big man to share.

Rhys shares his story from his childhood in Wales to his job now and everything in between. From playing football, rugby union and rugby league. A big decision was made as a teen and him and his family never looked back. Warrington Wolves, Leigh Leopards, Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos are the clubs on his cv. Some career on the field and he’s smashing his career off it.

We hear how a Wigan St Pats junior rose through the ranks and played first team for his hometown club. We chat rep rugby, supporting Manchester United, winning academy grand finals all prepare him for the next chapter of his fine career. He grasped the next chapter and smashed it at Widnes Vikings and Leigh Leopards. Some player, career but importantly person, husband and father.

Ste chats to me about his upbringing and being around rugby forever. He was one of them kids that could’ve chosen any sport and he’d have excelled but Rugby Union was his passion. He smashed uni and rugby really began to take off and the rest is history. Great to hear how he’s returned “home” to Rochdale RUFC to finish an illustrious playing career in front of family and friends.

We hear Neil’s journey through life and rugby. From playing, scouting, coaching he’s done it all in the game. A lad that leaves no stone unturned and ensures his lads have a great time when pulling a jersey on.

Josh chats to me about life as a kid, teen and becoming an adult. How he got involved with rugby in his later teens and how watching Widnes became a huge hobby growing up. In his late teens is when he got a taste for winning trophies and he didn’t look back.

We hear about how a Cumbrian born lad grew up loving sport and began his rugby journey in his teens. Thriving playing union he was spotted by a massive league club in Leeds Rhinos signing a dual code contract, a first ever known in the uk. He went onto have a hugely successful career and is now thriving post career.

Tom shares his journey through life and rugby. He endured a torrid time at boarding school with bullying, he re invents himself at uni and begins to really thrive in a new environment. His rugby starts to become serious and progressing rapidly and when his boots are hung up he begins to understand himself a lot more.

John tells us about growing up watching his dad play at Halton RUFC and many a day spent at Naughton Park watching Widnes RLFC. This ignited a real passion for rugby and he found himself at Widnes St Marie’s loving life and rugby. We hear how he develops his games, begins playing both codes and leaves school for an apprenticeship. He had a big impact when he arrived at Widnes RUFC From the folded Halton RUFC side and he didn’t look back. He now returns to coach a very successful second team at the Wids.

Simon was born and raised in South Africa and sport was in the blood. Rugby and motor cross would keep the big fella busy and preoccupied whilst growing up. We chat about the school system, currie cup and coming over to the uk. Some career he’s having here and it is now home for Simon, Harlequins have a class player but more importantly a quality person on their books.

A local lad who excelled in a sport that is in the family's blood. Growing up through the age grades of his local team, he managed to develop himself into a quality operator around the field in a pivot role. As mens Rugby arrived, he found himself in the hooker role and never looked back. A stellar career was about to unfold and we get to hear all about it.

We hear how a Perth born back rower finds himself living and playing rugby league in Manchester. How he worked hard to prove a point to people and went about his journey on an unorthodox route but got to where he is enjoying life.

We start right from the beginning with Alex about being born in Camden but made in Leeds. Music and rugby league are a huge part of his life and he’s combined these to make a real impression in both fields. The man just oozes passion and ideas for both worlds and he’s been very successful by being determined and hard working. He’s now smashing life in Dubai doing what he loves.

An insight into a young man finding a way into his chosen career and what it takes to reach the elite level. Playing both codes of Rugby was a real advantage to Scott and something he took with him right throughout his career and still does now. We chat about the ups and downs of a playing career and coaching some of the best players on the planet.

A Widnes lad with a prominent surname in rugby union around the north west. Andy found his own path in the sport via Halton Farnworth Hornets in Rugby League and then joined Widnes RUFC in his teens. Honing his ball playing ability with aerial dominance has the first team on alert. He quickly established himself as indispensable and was part of an exciting back line. This got him the move he needed and Sedgley Park has got themselves a baller. He then represented Lancashire at HQ and he’s not looked back since.

We chat about Danny’s upbringing and love of rugby league. A ain’t career with his mates at Stanley Rangers was the exact environment he needed for his fondness of the game to grow. This sprinkled with some great coaches and influences helped Danny become the player and most importantly the man he is today. A man with a great career, loving family and an infectious attitude and aura chat about his adult life, career and family. A shining light for his family when times have been very difficult for the Kirmonds. I’ve no doubt his family, fans and previous clubs are extremely proud of Danny and know it’s a privilege to be a part of his journey.

This is Danika’s story in her own words. Sport was in the veins from a young age and got stuck in to anything she could. Rep sport was going to come one way or another and it was in Rugby. Excelling with uni, West Park Ladies, Yorkshire, Stanningley, Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos and England. We chat about life away from the field as well. What a career this lady had on the field and is having off the pitch as well. One of the leading ladies in our sport inspiring the next generation.

A career starting at Thornhill Trojans and then Newsome Panthers is that of this fine gentleman. Ticking all the rep boxes growing up he was always going to become a legend at his hometown club and first love Huddersfield Giants. A move to Bradford Bulls enabled him to prepare and build the next chapter of his career and life while still playing the game he thrives in.

A BFG who was hugely talented in sport especially tennis and cricket. Growing up sport was a source of comfort and normality as he battled with a stammer all his life. He smashed school and moved onto further education whilst playing sport. Forging a career with the fire service and starting a family halted that but eventually he found his way to Widnes RUFC and became a big part of a really successful spell for the club, yet his biggest victory is getting control of his stammer with the help of the McGuire Program.

A gentle giant from a hotbed of Rugby League that is Wigan. The game was in his DNA and Wigan St Jude’s was his first club. After a couple of seasons he moved to Wigan St Pats and began to forge his own path. Representing his hometown club Wigan was a proud time for him but it didn’t come without its challenges and tribulations. He now finds himself at Toulouse and loving life in France. Still plenty of chapters left in this lads career and who knows what’s next

A story born in Camden for a lady that loved sport and grew up playing Cricket and Football. A self proclaimed tomboy was finding her way through life but with no opportunities playing sport went to Warwick Uni studying. Still unsure of where life was heading she decided to study broadcast journalism. Some decision this would turn out to be, grafting her way up the ladder into tv and radio. Covering most of the sport Yorkshire has to offer, she would become well known to us all off the tele and radio due to her hard work. What a career so far and no doubt much more great stuff still to come.

The man who hails from Oldham who grew up playing any sport he could but found a love in Rugby League. He became what he’d dreamt of when signing for hometown club Oldham RLFC. Forging an amazing career as a hard working, destructive enforcer in the front row and went on to win it all. A career people can only dream of and now helping bring Rugby League to our homes with Sky Sports, Ladies and Gents no introduction is needed.

This lady from The Shetlands tells me all about life and how she is now smashing life playing for Shotton Steel Ladies and Cheshire Bears. We chat childhood, jobs, social life and of course sports. Some story for girl who knew nothing of rugby up until a few years ago.

Paul chats to me about moving about as a kid, living in Belfast and growing up loving football and Man United. Discovering rugby was next and that lit a fire in Paul that would take him to international rugby and a move abroad to Northampton Saints. Unfortunately his paying days ended prematurely at Northampton but their was an off field role that suited him really well and he’s not looked back. Some story and career.

This weeks #Rugbystory is a fine gentleman from hull, just down the road from Hull FC spiritual home The Boulevard. A very hardworking man with some really good talent was spotted by clubs and signed for Leeds Rhinos. A fine career followed with spells at London Broncos, Mackay Cutters and two spells with Hull KR. Now plying his trade moulding the next generation of talent for Hull KR.

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a city turned village boy who happened to be welsh and love his rugby. A journey beginning with Romney RFC and ending with Widnes RUFC. We chat about everything in between including the Royal Navy.

A Warrington born and raised baller who loved rugby from the day he picked a ball up. Growing up he played for Roland’s Sharks and was selected for his town. Climbing through the ranks he had a change of sport but rugby was always going to be what he done. A fine career that’s still thriving has given him friends and memories that’ll last a life time.

Mark chats to us about being around the Wids watching his dad, spending Sunday’s watching his brother and then beginning his own journey playing Rugby League. When at high school he was introduced to Rugby Union and became a part of a very successful age grade side at Widnes RUFC. Moving through the age groups he played colts and then first team and never really looked back. He tells all about a career that reached the goals he set himself.

Andy talks us through his upbringing with Rugby League at the heart of it. Watching Leigh from the terraces or playing for Leigh Miners Rangers that’s what it was all about until leaving school though he’s still a huge Leigh fan his job doesn’t always allow a visit to the LSV. Turning clubs around while being a businessman hasn’t been easy but he’d have it no other way. Rugby of both codes need people like Andy involved one way or another.

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of an Oldham born half back. A Waterhead and Oldham St. Anne’s junior who excelled enough to be capped internationally at u/16s level. A few offers were put forward but ultimately Wigan Warriors got their man. A bold decision took Olly to Huddersfield Giants were his game is blossoming and he earns himself England Knights selection.

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a very talented player who loved the game the minute he witnessed his older brother Dan playing. Adam started his journey with Halton Farnworth Hornets, Widnes St. Marie’s and retired at Thatto Heath. He managed to represent his town, county and toured with his country. A great career for a great lad.

A great man who bleeds Salford Red Devil’s and wants the absolute best for the club and it’s fans. He grew up admiring the Red Devil’s of a different sport in football and supporting Man United. When asked to head down to folly lane for a game his life changed and he found a new love, Rugby League. A career with Salford and Swindon was concluded with a spell at burnage. He’s returned to Salford and played a huge part in the rebuild.

A proud Yorkshireman who has moved around a bit and experienced different cultures already in his young years. A West Bowling and Siddal amateur he always felt the need to prove himself and put a marker down of his own. He’s had speeds with St. Helens, chez Catalans, Yorkshire Carnegie, Old Brodleians, Yorkshire RU, Yorkshire RL, England age grade and England Knights. He’s soon to embark on a huge move himself but not before setting Super League alight once again with Huddersfield Giants, a fine young man with an exciting career ahead of him.