Chris Warren (rugby league)

Chris Warren

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Warren
Born	1 September 1970 (1970-09-01) (age 41) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Hooker
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
1990–1992	Western Suburbs	5	1	0	0	4
1995–199?	Western Reds
	Total	5	1	0	0	4
As of 29 March 2010
Source: Rugby League Project

Chris Warren (born 1 September 1970) is an Australian television presenter/producer and former professional rugby league footballer. He is the son of Australian Sports Commentator Ray Warren, best known as the "voice" of Rugby League.^[1]

Early years

He was brought up in Sydney attending Marist Brothers Parramatta where he gained his Higher School Certificate and later became a Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in marketing.

Playing career

Warren played seven seasons in the NSWRL and ARL after making his debut for Western Suburbs Magpies in 1990. He was a Parramatta junior and played in their winning SG Ball side of 1986. Was also captain of NSW CCC at under 15 and Open age but missed out on making the Australia Scoolboys side in 1988. He was a foundation member of the Western Reds squad in 1995. He retired from playing in 1997 and joined Tennis West as their Marketing Manager before heading to the UK in 1998.

Television career

Warren left Australia to join satellite television channel Sky Sports' Rugby League team in the United Kingdom in February 1999 as a presenter; he was the regular host of the channel's live coverage of Australia's National Rugby League and State Of Origin competitions. Warren also occasionally presented the channel's rugby league magazine show Boots 'n' All and served as a sideline reporter at international matches.

Warren combined his presenting duties with a public announcing/match day programme editor and marketing role at English Super League club London Broncos (now known as Harlequins Rugby League) until the end of 2006, when Sky Sports lost the UK rights to show Australian rugby league action to rival UK satellite sports channel Setanta Sports. He vacated his position at Harlequins when he joined Setanta although returns to the club on most match-days as the MC.

Chris joined Setanta as a producer in April 2007, overseeing their NRL & AFL content. He was also a Presenter on Setanta Sports News, a rival to Sky Sports News which was produced by ITN.

Chris joined IMG in April 2008 as their Rugby League Media Manager, servicing the RFL account, as well as helping with the worldwide broadcast distribution of RFL competitions (namely Super League, Challenge Cup, Four Nations and Championship).

After the collapse of Setanta Sports in July 2009, Chris joined ESPN as a freelance producer, overseeing the production of their AFL and NRL programming.

In June 2010 Chris started presenting on Fox Sports News, Australia.

See also

• Warren leaves Harlequins - from www.quins.co.uk

References

1. ^ Sygall, David (2010-05-02). "Rabs admits: gambling cost me a better life". theage.com.au (Australia: Fairfax Digital). http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/rabs-admits-gambling-cost-me-a-better-life-20100501-u04t.html. Retrieved 2010-05-02. 

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Name	Warren, Chris
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Date of birth	1 September 1970
Place of birth	Sydney, New South Wales
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