Ian Talbot

Ian Talbot (born 24 January 1977), is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for the Wigan Warriors (Heritage № 910), the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage № 1148), and the Dewsbury Rams, as a.

After ending his playing career, Talbot began coaching at St Helens R.F.C. in 2002 as assistant coach to Keiron Purtill for the Under-18's side. He progressed through the coaching ranks at Saints and spent four years as head coach of their Under-20s before becoming head coach of Rochdale Hornets in October 2012.