Johnny Lawless
John "Johnny" Lawless is a rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England national [rugby league team|England], and Ireland national [rugby league team|Ireland], and at club level for Halifax, Sheffield Eagles and Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants.
Club career
Lawless started his career at Halifax, making his début in 1992. He joined Sheffield Eagles in 1995. Lawless played in Sheffield Eagles' 17–8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup Final during Super [League III] at Wembley [Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium], London on Saturday 2 May 1998.After spending the season with Huddersfield following the club's merger with Sheffield, Lawless returned to Halifax in 2000. He retired in January 2004. Since retirement, Johnny has gone on to found, Minds Matter, a company who delivers Mental Health First Aid training, the company's main aims are to spread Mental Health Awareness and reduce Stigma. Along with his Colleague, Johnny has presented across Britain to both healthcare and non-healthcare establishments.