Ryan Hudson

Who is Ryan Hudson?

Ryan Hudson born in Leeds, is an English professional rugby league footballer for the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s playing at representative level for Great Britain 'A', England 'A', and Yorkshire, and at club level for Stanley Rangers, Huddersfield Giants, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Castleford Tigers, and Bradford Bulls, as a Stand-off/Five-eighth, Hooker, Second-row, or Loose forward/Lock. He is also the brother of former Coronation Street and Wild at Heart actress Lucy-Jo Hudson.

Hudson was set to play for the Bradford Bulls in 2005 but failed a substance test after taking some pain-killers abroad that contained the banned substance stanozolol. He was suspended from the game for two years; the ban expired shortly before the start of 2007's Super League XII.

As a youngster he played for amateur side Stanley Rangers, whom he later went on to coach. Whilst at the club his potential was obvious. He picked up several player of the year awards and is regarded as one of the clubs finest ever products. Outside of Rugby League, he has an endorsement deal with Maximuscle. Hudson also co-owns a gym in Castleford with Featherstone Rovers player Jamie Field, he is also a coach at Stanley Rangers ARLFC.