A BRADFORD Accident and Emergency doctor has been appointed Head of Medical Services for Leeds Rugby.
Dr Alastair Jones, 38, a consultant in emergency medicine, has taken up a part-time role overseeing the medical departments of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League and Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Union.
He said: "I’ve worked in sports medicine for a number of years now and this role is definitely the highlight of my career to date.
"It’s an exciting time to be working with the Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie as I am a massive rugby fan."
Training and matches with both teams take place every day of the week and Dr Jones oversees the medical teams which includes eight doctors and nine physiotherapists.
Dr Jones’ career highlights include acting as the Tongan team doctor at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup held in England, Wales, Ireland and France and being part of the Rhinos’ medical team when they won rugby league’s Super League Grand Final in 2017, defeating Castleford Tigers 24-6 at Old Trafford.
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