From Durham to Wests Tigers
England Rugby League and Wests Tigers forward Chris Heighington, pictured with the Durham Tigers shirt which he was presented with last week.
Durham Tigers are based in Bishop Auckland in County Durham only three miles from the village where his family originate.
North East Regional Manager Jo Drapier, said: "I would like to thank Chris for offering his time during the Gillette Four Nations competition, it's a busy time for him and the England squad, especially with England now preparing for the Final against Australia this Saturday."
"Rugby League in the North East is growing at a rapid pace, with more junior and open age players playing our sport than ever before, I am sure that in the near future with the continued work and dedication from everyone involved in Rugby League in the North East, that there will be more players from the region representing England Rugby League."
The Durham Tigers community Rugby League club welcomes newcomers and if you want to get involved please contact the secretary of the club Phil Selby on 01833 641143 or 07949 706546. Alternatively you can email pjselby@hotmail.co.uk
For more information on Durham Tigers visit: www.durhamtigers.co.uk also for more information on Rugby League in the North East go to www.northeastrl.co.uk
If you are interested in watching Chris in action against Australia this Saturday, you can still purchase tickets here https://www.eticketing.co.uk/rle/default.aspx