Martin Offiah
Martin Offiah MBE, is the most famous rugby league player the game has ever produced. A dazzling runner a lethal finisher, he has scored over 500 tries in his career representing Widnes, Wigan, London Bronco's and Salford. One of only two players to have won the Lance Todd trophy twice, he has also represented his country, Great Britain with distinction, as well as playing union for the Baa Baas, England Students, Roslyn Park, Bedford and more recently London Wasps.
Not bad for someone who didn't pick up a rugby ball until he was 11 and had never seen a live rugby league match until he signed for Widnes in 1987from Rosslyn Park. In an ironic twist Offiah became one of the few southerners to go north to seek his fame and fortune. After wining every honour in the game he returned south to join the London Broncos in 1996, helping to put them, and the game in the south on the sporting map.He has become the greatest name in the rugby league game through his prowess on the field as well as his appearances off it.
A regular guest on all the established sporting and quiz shows, he has shown his versatility by appearing in both Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, a feat he is particularly proud of. More recently Martin appeared in the play Mothers Day at the Lyric theatre Hammersmith where he played the lead role Benny and more recently appearing in the top rating BBC Show "Strictly Come Dancing". His services to rugby were suitably rewarded when he received an MBE at Buckingham Palace. He has also been an Honorary fellowship at John Moores University in Liverpool. Martin is available for personal appearances, question and answer evenings, corporate days and media projects.