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 went through the system at Hull FC becoming a key component there during two stints. He signed for Wakefield Trinity & absolutely loved it despite being out of his comfort zone & unfortunately being involved in thr "Million Pound Game". He finished his career with fulfillment & joy at York Knights. Ladies & Gents Mr Danny Washbrook

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 Devils & played SL rugby in extremely difficult circumstances. He is currently plying his trade for Preston Grasshoppers, Ladies & Gents Mr Billy Glover.

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 door to a move, which was to Rugby Union & Gloucester. Injury hampered his time there but nevertheless he enjoyed it. This opened a door to a return to League & it was his club Wigan Warriors. His career also includes Harlequins RL (London Broncos), Dewsbury & Jamaica. Ladies & Gents Mr Karl Pryce.

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, Castleford, England RU, Ireland RU, Toulon, Bath, Leicester, Saracens Warrington & British Irish lions tour name a few. Ladies & Gents Mr Mike Ford.

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 really found a home here, becoming a firm fans favourite & one of the first names on the teamsheet. Ladies & Gents Mr Dane Manning.