Philip "Phil" G. Hogan (born 10 October 1954[4]) is an English sports therapist,[5] and former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Holker Pioneers ARLFC, Barrow (two spells) and Hull Kingston Rovers as a second-row or loose forward.[1] Followong retirement from rugby Phil started his own gym in his local town before later moving into coaching at local rugby union club Furness Rugby Club. Whilst coaching Phil helped develop many local rugby talents that went on to represent the county including players such as Philip Brockbank and Corne Els.
Background
Phil Hogan was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. Younger brother of Steve Hogan whose outstanding contributions to the Barrow team led to the coach giving Phil his chance for the 1st team at age 15 in the hopes he would be as good as Steve.
Playing career
1977-1979 Great Britain International
1979 Great Britain Lions Tour of Australia & New Zealand
1977 World Cup Finalist
1978 World Record Transfer Fee (Barrow to Hull KR)
1979 England International
1983/84,1984/85 RL Championship Winner
1979/80 RL Challenge Cup Winner
1980/81 RL Premiership Winner (Try scorer in the final)
1984/85 John Player Trophy Winner (Try scorer in the final)
1985/86 Yorkshire Cup Winner
International honours
Phil Hogan won a cap for England while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against France,[2] and won caps for Great Britain while at Barrow in the 1977 Rugby League World Cup against France, New Zealand, and Australia (2 matches), in 1978 against Australia (sub), while at Hull Kingston Rovers in 1979 against Australia, Australia (sub), New Zealand, and New Zealand (sub).[3]
Phil Hogan was transferred from Barrow to Hull Kingston Rovers in 1978 for a then world record fee of £33,000 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £249,700 in 2013).[6]