Leeds Rhinos news: Grand Final winner returns to Headingley in coaching role
A Grand Final winner has returned to Leeds Rhinos in a coaching role.
Former England hooker Shaun Lunt, who had two spells as a player with Rhinos, will be assisting reserves boss Chev Walker next season. Lunt featured when Leeds beat Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford to retain the Super League title in 2012.
He spent that season with Rhinos on loan from Huddersfield Giants and returned seven years later, in a swap deal which saw Matt Parcell move to Hull KR. The 38-year-old Cumbrian began his professional career at Castleford Tigers and also played for Workington Town and Batley Bulldogs.
Lunt has coaching experience with Pennine League club Mirfield and said on social media he is “unbelievably proud” to be assisting Walker. He added: [It is] such a massive honour to come back to Leeds and help with the next generation of stars.”
Walker coached Rhinos’ reserves to top spot on the table and a Grand Final victory this year. He was also in charge of the academy who were runners up in the league and title decider. Former Leeds player Simon Brown will take over as under-18s boss next season with Walker remaining at the helm of the second-string.