Leaders from sport, business and education honoured with degrees

A GROUP of five influential leaders in Hull are set to be honoured with degrees from the University of Hull.

- By TOM KEIGHLEY

Ahead of winter graduation ceremonies set to take place in January, the university has named the handful of leaders with achievements to their names in business, sport and education.

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters is among the honourees, and will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters following the premiere of a new documentary series about The Robins’ journey from relegation in 2016 to their historic treble-winning success. The university has called the Australian a “true change-maker” and deserving of the distinction having guided the team to victory in the Challenge Cup Final, defeating Super League Grand Final rivals Wigan and lifting the League Leaders’ Shield..

He will be joined by former Hull FC head coach Lee Radford who will be honoured for his contribution to sport and community development having guided the team to their first Wembley win in 2016 and the Challenge Cup win in 2017. Mr Radford has gone on to roles with Castleford Tigers, the Dallas Jackals, the Samoa Rugby League, and was recently appointed Scotland defence coach.