"Jon Sharp" is the Head of the Match Officials Department of the Rugby Football League; he replaced Stuart Cummings when he resigned from the position. Between 2004 and 2008 he was head coach of Huddersfield Giants, having been appointed in 2003 when Tony Smith left the club for Leeds Rhinos. He was also part of the Great Britain coaching set-up under head coach Brian Noble (rugby league)/Brian Noble. As a player he played for Hull F.C./Hull, and he has also worked as a member of the backroom staff there.

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Thomas covered for us superbly well at full-back at London last year and I know he wouldn't let us down if he was called into the side.

It's disappointing for the team, but even more disappointing for Chris. He was hoping to enjoy a good run of form after finally getting over an ankle injury so we all feel for him.

It's disappointing for the team, but even more disappointing for Chris.