Paul Highton
Paul Highton (born 10 November 1976 in Oldham, Greater Manchester) is a retired professional rugby league player.
Highton played for Waterhead A.R.L. Club prior to turning professional at Halifax in the 1994-95 season. Having represented the GB academy on the 1996 tour down under, 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 bot club and governing body the RFL for his services to the game
He signed for Salford City Reds in 1998 having also played for Featherstone Rovers and has represented Wales in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
Paul retired in 2009 and went on to become the clubs Football / Player Welfare Manager.
Since retiring Paul has aligned himself to numerous Charities taking up both educational and Ambassadorial roles namely The Sporting Chance Clinic, State of Mind and RLCares.
Pauls 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 Jenerio.
Paul also continues his involvement with Rugby League with his weekly commentary and summarising on the Super League with BBC Radio Manchester.