Trot The Egg In

A Widnes born and bred man could only be into one thing surely? That was rugby league and Widnes RLFC. He did dip in & out of rugby union with Widnes RUFC & Birchfield RUFC but he followed Widnes RL & then went on to report about them & also worked for them during the Neil Kelly regime. Their aren’t many stories around like Andrews, believe me.

A story born & bred in Widnes that follows Widnes RLFC & Everton FC. Rugby become something he loved doing in high school and he never looked back. The Wids was now a home from home though he did venture into Rugby League sporadically. A fine family man who still puts the boots on when he can to help his club and mates out.

A #Rugbystory that begins later in Leah’s life but is born in Leigh. A highly talented gymnast that competed domestically on the biggest stage alongside Olympians until injury made her consider different challenges. Thankfully whilst at uni rugby was that challenge, initially rugby union was the first hurdle but gentle persuasion from her sister got Leah to St Helens and as they say the rest is history. She’s managed to rep Lancashire & England, this ladies future is incredibly bright.

A Widnes lad that grew up playing rugby union & league and loves Widnes Vikings. Having tasted both codes Union is where he found his talents more privy to. He’s travelled to the other side of the world and tried that culture but returned home and has settled in Leeds and at Yarnbury RFC. Some story with some chapters still to write and live

A #Rugbystory born in billinge, repping Wigan town team but playing senior rugby for the team he supports in St Helens. A great career that’s not hit it’s peak yet. He’s had scary moments but he’s now in a position of beginning his transition career.

A Widnesian who played his junior rugby in both Warrington and Widnes and signed pro forms with Wire despite a few other options. Rubbing shoulders with greats of the game gave this man a rugby education like no other. A move to his hometown club came about and then played for Rochdale and Swindon. During the latter stages he prepared for the next chapter by working with tradesmen and picked their brains to hone his own skills.

The #Rugbystory that begins with a real passion for football & Man Utd. Leigh miners came along and the rest, as they say, is history. A real desire to play for his hometown club was realised & his career took Ian all over the place. Some story he shares with us this episode.

A story born in Liverpool at St Edwards College but delivered at clubs like Widnes RUFC & Brisbane Irish to name a few this lad has lit up many a pitch & night out. A great lad who enhances any environment he enters & is a match winner most weeks. He’s been all over the world & isn’t afraid to give experiences a try.

A Leigh native who is passionate about Rugby League and reaching the top by developing himself and his players. A playing career cut short due to injury but a successful one as well but by his own admission didn’t give it the go he deserved. Coaching on the other hand he’s gave it everything and continues to strive for greatness as he’s been very successful already with chapters still to be written. A fine fella who I believe people want to play for and fans want to get behind.

From the heart of Ditton in Widnes came this evertonian mad sportsman. His first love was football but rugby was soon to take over. A grafter on the field has his dreams and ambitions to work for and didn’t he do just that. An unorthodox story told by the gentleman himself. Some career this fine young man had.