Trot The Egg In

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.