Paul Highton

Paul Highton

Personal information
Full name	Paul Highton
Born	(1976-11-10)10 November 1976 Oldham,Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
Position	Prop,Second-row,Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1994–97 Halifax 30 9 0 0 36 1998 Featherstone Rovers 4 0 0 0 0 1998–08 Salford City Reds 211 17 0 0 68 2009 Oldham 10 1 0 0 4 Total 255 27 0 0 108 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1999–02 Wales 9 0 0 0 0
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Paul Highton(born 10 November 1976) is a formerWalesinternationalrugby leaguefootballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (Academy), andWales,and at club level for Waterhead A.R.L.F.C. (inOldham),Halifax/Halifax Blue Sox(Heritage No. 1078),Featherstone Rovers(Heritage No. 777),Salford City RedsandOldham(Heritage № 1241), as aprop,second-roworloose forward.

Background

Highton was born inOldham,Greater Manchester,England, and he is the older brother of the rugby leaguehookerwho played in the 1990s and 2000s for theWarrington Wolves(Heritage No. 959), and theSwinton Lions;Christopher "Chris" Highton (born(1978-01-11)11 January 1978),and the rugby leaguefullback,hookerorloose forwardwho played in the 1990s and 2000s for theWarrington Wolves(Heritage No. 975), theSalford City Reds,and theLondon Broncos(Heritage No. 428); David"Dave" Highton(born(1980-01-31)31 January 1980).

Playing career

Highton played for Waterhead ARLFC prior to turning professional atHalifaxin the1994–95 season,he represented theGreat Britain(Academy) on the 1996 tour down-under, he made his début for theFeatherstone Roverson 5 April 1998, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1998–season, he joined Salford in 1998 after he had played 4 matches for Featherstone Rovers, Paul was to spend the rest of his Career with the Salford club being awarded a testimonial by both club and governing body the RFL for his services to the game

He signed for theSalford City Redsin 1998 having also played for theFeatherstone Rovers,and representedWalesin the 2000Rugby League World Cup.

Post playing

Highton retired in 2009 and went on to become the clubs Football / Player Welfare Manager. Since retiring, Highton has aligned himself to numerous charities taking up both educational, and ambassadorial roles namely The Sporting Chance Clinic, State of Mind and RLCares. Highton's involvement with RLCares has recently (2016) seen him take on the Challenge of Cycling 3000 miles from Londons Olympic Stadium to the opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. His Epic challenge saw him travel through France, Spain and Portugal before flying over to Recife in Northern Brazil and then cycling the final 1700-miles down the coast to Rio de Janeiro. Highton also continues his involvement with rugby league with his weekly commentary, and summarising on theSuper LeaguewithBBC Radio Manchester.