Jonny Wainhouse

Leeds Rhinos Community Development Officer

Jonny is a Leeds lad born and bred; passionate about Leeds and Rugby League. He recalls watching the Rhinos as a child in the South Stand with his dad and his dream was to one day play for the team he loved. Sadly this was not to be, however as the door was closed on a playing career for the club another door opened and Jonny became a development officer for the Rhinos in 2004. During his time at the club Jonny has gained experience of working within primary schools, secondary schools and amateur clubs.

Now Jonny works closely with Leeds schools to develop secondary schools rugby throughout Leeds. He is also responsible for planning and managing the Leeds Rhinos Activity Camp programme.

Aside from the Rhinos, Jonny is still involved in the professional game and plays for Hunslet Hawks.

Sian Hills

Women and Girls Rugby Development Officer

Sian joined the Rhinos Community team in January 2010 and is responsible for developing opportunities for women and girls in Rugby League throughout Leeds. Through a partnership with Leeds City Council and many other key partners the female game has continued to grow in amateur clubs and most noticeably in secondary schools.

Sian has a degree in Sports development and Education from Leeds Metropolitan University and on completing her studies she began a graduate trainee programme at the university, where her placements included the Athletic Union, Financial Services, Sporting Partnerships and University Sport.
As well as her role at Leeds Rugby, Sian is also studying for a Masters in Sport, which she aims finish date July 2010.
Sian is a keen sports woman and has played Rugby Union since the age of 9, representing the South West and was also part of the England Junior Development side. Upon moving to Leeds to begin University in 2005 Sian took up Rugby League and went onto captain England Student RL for two years. Sian also plays hockey and has played netball at county level.

Nigel O'Flaherty Johnston

Rhinos Community Development Manager

Nigel is the Community Development Manager and joined Leeds Rhinos in 2006 after working at Bradford Bulls as Development Manager.

Nigel has worked in Rugby League Development for 15 years, his first post being Rugby League National Development Officer for Ireland. As well as his development work Nigel has also played and coached Rugby League at amateur and professional levels.

Nigel is responsible for managing the Rhinos Community team which consists of developing, delivering and monitoring community programmes, activities and events alongside the rest of the community team.

Away from Leeds Rhinos Nigel spends time with his family and enjoys playing the Saxophone.

Sam Horner

Rhinos Community Development Manager

Sam joined the Rhinos community team as the amateur clubs link in November 2007 after working in construction for thirty years. He has always been a fan of the Rhinos and worked as a volunteer for seven years previously working on the Leeds Rhinos Scholarship Scheme and foundation.

His main responsibility now is linking Leeds Rhinos with the amateur rugby clubs throughout Leeds. Since joining the Community team Sam has developed coaching workshops and has helped organise other projects including an annual celebration dinner which brining together all avenues of Rugby League; professional, amateur and service area.

Sam is a keen sportsman and has been involved with rugby at both professional and amateur level and is still playing in an over 35's Masters League.