PhD Endorsees

Waine Pryce, Featherstone Rovers RLFC and former England International
Currently plying his trade with Featherstone Rovers ‘Flash’ is well known in the game of Rugby League for his professional approach to the game. In a career which has seen Waine score 40 tries in just 84 Super League appearances for Castleford and also turn out for Wakefield in Super League, he has built a reputation as a real threat to any opponents try line.
In 2003 Waine’s form earned him international honours with England, taking on New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, as well playing in the England squad who won the European Nations Cup in 2003.
A recent convert to PHD products Waine has been impressed with the Battery+/3 recovery drink this season and felt it has decreased the amount of time needed to recover noticeably.
“I really like the Battery. It is a nice tasting drink and easy to mix by just adding water but not only that, it really seems to work”
“I don’t always want to eat much after a game so it is really important I take something on board and a drink such as Battery helps me when I can be feeling a bit drained”
“It is important for any Rugby League player to keep loading the carbs and this product does this for me, what more do I need?”
JMSports are delighted to be backing Waine, and Featherstone Rovers in National League 1 this season.

Richard Fletcher, Widnes Vikings and Scotland
Starting his career with Hull FC, Richard Fletcher soon built a reputation as a hard running forward. Since leaving Hull he has pulled on the shirt of Castleford, Whitehaven and Widnes, as well making 5 appearances for Great Britain Academy, 3 appearances for Great Britain Under 21’s and representing Scotland in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, The European Championships and the 2008 World Cup Qualifiers.
In October Richard will fly out to Australia with the Scotland squad to play in this year’s World Cup.
Richard started using PHD Pharma Whey Protein earlier this year and has been impressed with the quality.
“I have used different types of protein, it is an essential part of my routine, but this has to be one of the best I have used. A tub lasts me a lot longer than my previous brand plus it tastes really nice.”
“I have already recommended the PHD stuff to friends and I have no problem recommending it to anyone else, it really is a great product”
JMSports are proud to supply Scotland International Richard Fletcher and we wish him the best of luck in the 2008 World Cup and in his National League 1 season with Widnes.

Zeb Luisi Doncaster RLFC and former Junior Kiwi
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Zeb started his career with the Eastern Tornadoes in the top flight of NZ Rugby League.
A Junior Kiwi in 2002 Zeb came to the UK with a great pedigree when he signed for Harlequins RL in 2004. He made over 40 appearances for the London side scoring 44 points.
In 2008 he was snapped up by National League side Doncaster and despite interest from current Super League clubs Zeb has decided to stay with the club to try and achieve promotion in 2008 under the guidance of Ellery Hanley.
Zeb uses PHD Synergy ISO-7 and Lean Degree as well as Battery on matchdays.
The great taste of Synergy was the first thing Zeb mentioned when asked what he thought of the products.
“I have used a lot of different products over the years, some have been ok, but I can honestly say nothing tastes as good as this, it is like really good”.
“I was happy to endorse the products, not only because they do what they claim to do but because of the way the lads at JMSports have looked after me and the other boys at Doncaster”.
As Official Suppliers to Zeb, and Doncaster RLFC we wish them the best of luck in their quest for the National League 2 title this season.

Antony Tonks, Featherstone Rovers RLFC
Antony Tonks began his professional career at the age of 16 with Super League side Wakefield spending a year in their Academy side. Catching the eye of scouts from several clubs ‘Tonka’ signed for the Bradford Bulls in 2001 playing for their Under 18’s side and then spending 3 years in their Under 21’s Academy. This earned him a place in the Bradford first team for the pre-season friendlies in 2006 before spending the season on loan at National League 1 side Doncaster Lakers playing in every fixture that season. On his return to Bradford Tony again played in their First Team’s pre season friendlies but his desire for first team Rugby League took him to Oldham where he became a stand out Prop forward in National League 2. His performance in the Grand Final against Featherstone must have had a lot to do with Featherstone Rovers Head Coach David Hobbs deciding to snap Tony up to play in National League 1 with Featherstone in 2008.
‘Tonka’ has quickly become a fans favourite at Featherstone where the fans have seen plenty of hard running, powerhouse props.
Tony has been wearing the Steeden thermal undershirt for several weeks now and was impressed with its design and comfort.
“The Xact Thermo is a great shirt, definitely the best second skin I have ever worn.”
“It is comfy and fits really well, plus it retains body heat perfectly, it really is a nice product and I was happy to endorse it for the lads at JMSports.”
JMSports are delighted to supply Antony with his Xact Thermo shirts for the 2008 National League campaign and wish him and Featherstone Rovers every success with their season.

Ade Adebisi, Whitehaven RLFC
Starting his career with the London Bronco’s Academy, Ade Adebisi quickly became known for his lightening pace and finishing ability. A move to Hull FC followed by a short spell with the Doncaster Lakers eventually earned Ade a contract with Featherstone Rovers. Having won the National League 2 Title with Featherstone Ade decided a move to Cumbria with Whitehaven was a fantastic opportunity to further his development. Since joining Whitehaven he has quickly become a fans favourite up there in Cumbria!!
Ade was quick to point out the benefits he feels from using the PHD products. “When I was introduced to PHD during my time at Doncaster I was sceptical that a product could really do as much as it was saying.”
“I was told to use Synergy and Battery by the current Hull FC Conditioner Paul Hatton and Featherstone Rehabilitator Jimmy Milner.” “I gave the products a try and I was amazed with the results. I was training harder than ever and feeling really great.”
Ade suffers from a condition called Sickle Cell and fatigues very easily. He feels the battery, along with an improved diet, helped him immensely.
“During sessions I was tiring very quickly.” “Once I started using the Battery during and after sessions or a game I could actually notice a difference in how I felt”
Ade is continuing to use PHD products as he aims to fire Whitehaven to success in National League 1 this season.

Alex Benson, Doncaster RLFC
There isn’t a better testament to how a product can help an Athlete’s performance than to hear it from the Athlete himself. Alex Benson is one of the most highly rated young forwards in the National League’s and is currently starring for Ellery Hanley’s Doncaster RLFC side.
Starting his professional life with Hull FC making two first team appearances, having represented England during his student career, Alex knew he would need a product to help him maintain weight as well as performance. The ‘all in one’ product ‘Synergy-ISO-7’ was exactly what he needed and Alex has used ‘Synergy-ISO-7’ on a regular basis for two years now. He is finding it more useful than ever with his new training regime. “Working all day for the Hull FC Community Development team my training is normally at night with as many morning sessions I can fit in”. “Synergy makes it easy for me to maintain my strength and power goals without having to take several different products and in a busy lifestyle that is a godsend”. The only problem Alex has is choosing which of the delicious flavours to use next!!
On top of the Synergy ‘Benno’ is a big fan of PHD’s ‘Battery’. “I also take battery for energy on a game day and those hard sessions as I struggle to eat and it gives me the carbs I need to get through”.
“The lads at JM Sports make it so much easier for me as all I have to do is log on and place my order and the product is on its way”.
We at JM Sports are proud to supply Alex, as well as the many other players in Australian and British Rugby League who are currently enjoying PHD products.

Steve Atkinson, Skirlaugh and Great Britain Community Lions
Starting his career at 17 Steve was a late comer to Rugby League but you would never have guessed watching his hard running, no nonsense, style of play which has seen him earn caps for the Great Britain Community Lions side. With his club side, Skirlaugh, the honours continued for Steve with him lifting the League Championship and the European Championship in only his second season with the club. Combining his job as a Civil Engineer with his Amateur RL career he is like thousands of other Amateur players who struggle to find products to aid their performance and recovery.
Steve is currently using Orange and Pineapple ‘Wired’ along with Battery+/-3 for recovery. Working during the day can often leave Steve feeling drained, often to the point that he may not even train.
“Sometimes I was just so tired after working all day I found myself skipping things in the gym to get home earlier”.
“A mate told me he used Wired before he trained to give himself a boost and I thought I might as well give it a go.”
“This is the best supplement I’ve used, I’ve found it very effective for use before training, and it has improved my strength in the gym noticeably.
From an amateurs point of view it is very effective as it doesn’t tend to increase excess body fat which some other supplements can which is important when not training full time.”
As for the Battery Steve was equally complimentary stating “I think this is a great product that can be used every day for before or during exercise or as part of your recovery, I use it on the morning of a game and during a game when ill have it at half time.”
In July of 2008 Steve tours Australia with the Great Britain Community Lions side and naturally we will be sending him on his way with PHD Nutritional products to give him the best possible advantage when facing the Aussies!!!!