Hull FC director of football Motu Tony has thanked the support of the Rugby League Cares charity as he prepares to graduate this week.
The former Hull star and New Zealand international is to graduate from Huddersfield University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration after receiving a grant from the charity.
Tony, who retired from playing in 2012 and took up his role at the Black and Whites last year, is the latest individual to benefit from the charity dedicated to supporting the rugby league family and its local communities.
Having applied for the grant soon after hanging up his boots, he realised the Master of Business Administration course at Huddersfield University would allow him to fulfill his ambition to remain involved with the game, but in an administrative capacity.
“I realised quite early on that I didn’t want to go into coaching and that the administration side interested me more,” said Tony.
“I knew I wanted to go to University and I picked Huddersfield as the course was prestigious and well-recognised people who hold this qualification take senior management and chief executive roles at companies.
“I can’t thank Rugby League Cares enough for their help, they have enabled me to better myself and they’ve been fantastic.
“I know the game very well from playing for so many years and the skills I learnt from playing have helped me.
“It was difficult working and being a full-time student but Huddersfield is the birthplace of rugby league so what better place to do it.”
Tony will graduate tomorrow and, having completed the course in February, is looking forward to the ceremony after all his hard work.
Chris Rostron, General Manager at Rugby League Cares, said: “Motu gaining the Masters Degree is a fantastic example of us being able to support a former player to gain qualifications and build a future career for himself.”
Hull FC: Masters degree for Motu Tony shows "Rugby League Cares"
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