Hoping some of you may be able to help out with a bit of info, or where to find some. My son has to do a biography on somebody and wanted to do Josh Charnley, but was told if he wanted to do a sportsman, he needed to do it on somebody who has finished their career. He has decided on Kris Radlinski, but are having trouble finding info on his early life. Just need to know simple details about schools and early clubs and maybe what family he has.

If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

He's got a biography out. Nip to waterstones and have a looksie.

As Pemps has commented the book, Simply Rad, Kris' autobiography is an excellent read and would provide good background information.

I recall if you don't have chance to get a copy of his book that he was at both St Judes Primary School and ARLFC as a youngster.

He was in my mates form at Thomas Moore high school that's now closed down.

Contact Kris via the club, I am sure he would be delighted to help.

Remember his first game. My word, what a scrawny looking kid he was !

Didn't he originally play football too and only start playing rugby in his mid teens?

Why don't you try Sean Long instead? There's some great info in his book.

and definately more giggles than Rad's book... two very different chaps though

Cheers for replies. Had his book when it came out but lent it to a friend who has since left country. Will try and email club,but dont think he is keen on Sean Long. Think he took a dislike to his hairstyles. Funny how 10 year olds think as he wants his like Josh Charnleys. Will have to take him to get it permed.

I am sure Lockers will appreciate the last bit.