Paul Highton - Second row
Wales RLHeritage No | 397 |
Date Of Birth | 10/11/1976 |
Place Of Birth | Oldham |
Height | 180 |
Weight | 100 |
Education | North Chadderton |
Clubs | Oldham RLFC, Salford Red Devils, Featherstone Rovers, Halifax Panthers, Waterhead |
Honours | Wales RL, Great Britain U18 |
Managed | Salford Red Devils |
Paul Highton played for Waterhead ARLFC prior to turning professional at Halifax in the 1994–95 season. Whilst there, he represented the Great Britain Academy on the 1996 tour down-under/ He signed for Featherstone Rovers for the 1998 season but joined Salford after playing just four matches for them. He spent almost the rest of his career at Salford, turning out 210 times, including 194 times in Super League, and was awarded a testimonial by both club and governing body the RFL for his services to the game. Following a season at Oldham in 2009, he retired and went onto become Salford's Football / Player Welfare Manager. Since retiring Paul has aligned himself to numerous charities taking up both educational and ambassadorial roles including The Sporting Chance Clinic, State of Mind and Rugby League Cares. In addition, he continues his involvement with rugby league with weekly commentary and summarising on the Super League with BBC Radio Manchester.
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