Trot The Egg In

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...

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 neede...

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...

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...

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 succe...

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 ple...

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. Coveri...

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 Gen...

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. S...

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 c...

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 pe...

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 an...