Richard Horne is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on July 16, 1982 in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom. Horne played his testimonial game against Hull Kingston Rovers & Hull F.C. on 17 January 2010. In front of more than 16,000 supporters, Horne won 28-16. Former Hull player Steve Prescott also paid tribute to Horne.
It was announced on 27 October 2008 that Horne had signed a three-year contract with Hull.
In 2006’s Super League XI, he set a Super League record for consecutive tries by scoring tries during 13 consecutive games. Hull reached the 2006 Super League Grand Final to face St. Helens. Horne was scrum half back during his side’s 426 loss.
Horne announced his retirement at the end of the 2014 season to become assistant coach to Lee Radford alongside Chris Tuson & Andy Last. In June 2017 Horne was announced as the new head coach of Doncaster R.L.F.C. taking over from Gary Thornton who left the club in May.
