Trot The Egg In

This weeks #Rugbystory was born in Basingstoke but made in the north east. Beginning his sporting story with the round ball & the Newcastle United academy he found rugby in high school & loved it. Growing into the game with Westoe through the age groups, he soon arrived at senior rugby & Leeds academy it was. Repping his county & country whilst honing his skillset there. After a fe...

This weeks #Rugbystory is a Widnes lad who is taking Union by storm after a successful spell in league yet only after starting out playing football. Thankfully he got the bug for Rugby at school and league is where it began. He was part of a successful year group at Wade Deacon high school and managed to play for his hometown club Widnes Vikings through their pathway system. He would go onto to fe...

This weeks #Rugbystory is Australia born South Africa raised, growing up playing Rugby Union barefooted. Coming through the ranks woth hos school he managed to play for Western Province which is where he was then scouted. Castleford Tigers brought him to England where he had already represented SARL. He would go onto play for Oldham, Doncaster, Widnes, Halifax, Huddersfield, Racing 92 & rep'd...

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of proud Welshman who just loves his Rugby. No shock there but he did grow up playing his Jnr rugby for Treharris RFC & moved to Penartha RFC. He had a decision to make between Celtic Crusaders or Dragons RFC & he chose RL & the Crusaders. He represented Wales RL while with Crusader but it wasn't long until he made a big move & that came with Wigan Wa...

This weeks #Rugbystory is St Helens through & through, supporting St helens from birth. He's grew up at Knowsley Road & transitioned to the brew dog & everything inbetween. Witnessed some of the best teams the country has ever seen that had some special players wearing proper jerseys. He's rode that RL rollercoaster with his club & seem boys become legends. Throughout it all his lo...

This weeks #Rugbystory is Manchester born & initially starts with Broughton Park RUFC, managing to play rep rugby for Lancashire whilst playing age grade stuff. He made his rugby breakthrough in RL though through student RL initially, earning international recognition with England Students. This caught the attention of Swinton Lions & he became a fans favourite with great performances &amp...

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a St Helens lad who began his story at Portico Vine. A brief stint in football occurred before finding his club Thatto Heath, St Helens Crusaders to us oldies. He did train with pilks but politically thay wasn't ever going to be. He managed to play rep rugby throughout with town, region & international honours which he holds in high regards. He signed with Sts...

This weeks chat is all about Widnes Masters RL & the story behind the concept. We learn a little bit about the founder Gary Hughes, team member Jake Webster & how the Widnes Master RL was born. It's a great natter about what it takes to create a team & environment that people want to be a part of. It hasn't always gone Gary's way but he's worked hard for things to click into place. An interesting...

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a real gent & family man born & raised in Widnes. His jnr clubs were Widnes Tigers & Widnes RUFC where he managed to represent Merseyside, Lancashire & North of England. Salford seen something they liked & snapped him up almost immediately after his game for the North of England. Doing an apprenticeship, he tried to establish himself as a regul...

No #Rugbystory this week but their is a cringey 10-15 #Movember video from myself on the reasons why I believe & take part in #Movember I mention a charity that is related to the sport that's been & is a massive part of my life in Rugby & they are called Looseheadz. Check out the great work they're doing & the ways you can reach out if you need an avenue to seek help.

This weeks #Rugbystory is Widnes through & through from watching them at wembley to wanting to don the famous white shirt. He played in some very good sides & was plying his trade as a loose forward. His opportunity to play for his hometown club didn't quite materialise but he still loved the game & contributed to Widnes RL throughout. Beginning in the role of scout, he was present at...

This weeks #Rugbystory is a Widnesian born & bred who loves a challenge. Growing up thriving in contact sport he took part in Rugby & Boxing. Starting out with Lunts Heath Lions (Now HFH) he played for a couple of years before boxing became the prominent sport. Despite this rugby came calling him back & he excelled in both codes managing to play rep rugby throughout for Lancs in Union...

This weeks #Rugbystory is an East Hull born Wigan Warriors fan. Getting introduced to Jnr Rugby League at Humber Social Club was the start of a great playing career but he didn't know that at the time. He moved to Embassy RL at 16 after playing area & Yorkshire rep rugby. Starting as a Hull Kr scholar, he found his first step to that dream of his only for the rivals to come & nab him. He w...

This weeks #Rugbystory is a Welsh Capped Widnesian who began his story with HFH. He went through the age groups for Widnes Vikings & Wales until he was on the verge of a deal with Widnes & it fell through last minute. He went back to grassroots rugby with HFH whilst flirting with the idea if playing for Widnes RUFC. He battled injuries for a while but seized an opportunity at Salford Red D...

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a Bradford born Wigan Warriors fan. His story begins with Queensbury Rugby followed by a spell playing football before returning to Rugby League at 15. He played rep rugby through the age groups & progressed through the ranks at hometown clubs Bradford Bulls from scholarship to first team. He played in big games & win trophies at Bradford which opened the...

This weeks #Rugbystory is a fella known well throughout both codes of our great sport. Oldham born, bred & proud he began at Oldham St Anne's but only after having to decide between Oldham athletic & rugby. He was soon spotted by Wigan and was playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Throught his playing & coaching career he's been involved with Dukenfield, Oldham, Leigh, Cas...

Kicking off Series 11 of #Rugbystory is a Dewsbury Moor Jnr who is having a fine career. Signed as a Bradford Bulls scholar, he was "too small" so went back & enjoyed his rugby with his grassroots team. He then found his way to Leeds Rhinos that included a loan move to Featherstone Rovers. A move to Batley then materialised before a longer term move to Halifax. He returned to Batley & he's...

A small insight into my life & rugby leading up to an enforced retirement & the birth of Trot The Egg In.

A castleford fan & frequent terrace attendee, the dream was to wear that shirt in the first team. That wasn’t to be but the story that unfolded was nothing short of amazing. Playing for Leeds & Halifax led him to being a part of two unreal dynasty’s at Bradford then St Helens. Now coaching the future stars of this country. Some story.

This is a story of a lad who loved the physical sport and that to him was boxing and rugby. Stanley rangers developed him into an elite level player but a great fella. He tells me all about his pro career both sides of the touch line and how rugby can be amazing yet underhanded. Some sport rugby isn’t it?

Wakey born & bred their was only ever one team this fella would support. Wakefield trinity was the holy grail for him as a kid. Combining rugby and cricket he loved his childhood and this would continue on in his senior life too. A career at the highest level included him playing in home World Cup final & also wicket keeping on the sly for his local club. What a journey within rugby this fella has...

A one club man when it came to his playing career, winning trophies & playing against international blokes. When coaching came along he was versatile and adaptive as his roles varied depending on the clubs requirements. Despite the previous his career either side of the touch line has been very successful. It’s now family time for Paul & very well deserved.

A lad from Bramley who just loved playing sports, regardless of which sport it was. Handy at all sports little did he realise he was shaping his future career in rugby league with all learnt attributes from these sports. He played for his hometown club & country with spells elsewhere before going on to become a player developer. What a fine fella Paul is.

This #Rugbystory heralds from Leeds & Wakefield but developed in Huddersfield. Deciding his own path from a young age Matty has always sort a challenge, turning down offers from big clubs to remain loyal to the giants and prove his worth to them. It’s not always been plain sailing, he’s had to show what he’s capable of in other environments. Plenty left to play out in this #Rugbystory yet.

A story made in London & beyond. Opportunities have been grabbed with both hands and he’s never shied away from a challenge either on home soil or abroad. A great mindset that enables him to thrive either playing or coaching on the field. Some story so far across multiple sports and organisations.