Adam Hills to become president of the Rugby Football League
'There's been no more eloquent advocate for the sport'
Adam Hills is to become president of the Rugby Football League next year.
The 54-year-old will succeed Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and is the first Australian to hold the honorary position.
Tony Sutton, chief executive, said of the league, said: ‘There has been no more enthusiastic or eloquent advocate for Rugby League in the media than Adam in recent years, whether as host of Channel Four’s Super League coverage, or welcoming our England Wheelchair World Cup winners as guests on The Last Leg.
‘He also has authenticity, having been a mainstay of Physical Disability Rugby League since it was launched in 2018, playing for Warrington Wolves against Leeds Rhinos. We can even forgive him for choosing to represent Australia rather than England a couple of years ago in the PDRL World Cup.
‘Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP has been an outstanding president for the last 18 months and he would be the first to point out that his term still has several months to run, before he passes the chains to Adam. We are lucky to have such passionate and persuasive ambassadors to champion our sport.’
Hills will be formally elected in December.
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Published: 26 Jul 2024
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Products
DVD (2017)
Adam Hills - Clown Heart - Live
DVD (2013)
Adam Hills:Happyism
DVD (2013)
Channel 4 Comedy Gala 2013
CD (2004)
Go You Big Red Fire Engine
Past Shows
Edinburgh Fringe 2015
Comedy Gala 2015: In Aid of Waverley Care feat. Adam Hills & Marcus Brigstocke
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