Totaly agree, stuff the rugby Big lad

It can be a debilitating illness, but if they get him on the right combination of meds, theres no reason he cant play again

It was sad to see Richie lose his way after his spell in the capital, and I was pleased to see him recover his form with Wakey.

On behalf of all ex-Broncos, get well soon lad.

Real shame for the lad as he has come on leaps and bounds over the last 2 years. Hope this can be controlled and he can return to the field but more importantly enjoy good health.

Tough uncompromising player who plays with his heart on his sleeve always a player i have liked and admired, all the best to you and your family Rich

Get well and can't wait to see you back playing for the Wildcats

Really tough season on the club and so wishing you, players, coaches,and fans all the sucess you can have for the forthcoming season if any clunb deserves a change of luck it's the Wildcats

All the best from all hull fc's fans

All the best Richie, must have been a nightmare waiting for the diagnosis as all sorts will have been going through your head. At least now you have a diagnosis you can move forward and start to build up your strength through diet and medication. I am reliably told that Steve Redgrave has the disease and he won 5 golds.

I wasn't aware that Steve Redgrave has Chrons Disease. He certainly has Diabetes which when controlled does not hold you back. Danny Sculthorpe is diabetic as am I but I'm not a sportsman in any shape or form.

Its just been said on Boots N' All that Club have said that this does not spell the end of Richie's career and that they are confident of him playing again in the not too distant future.

Lets hope that's the case and we see him back but most of all make a speedy recovery for himself more than anything else.

fast a speedy recovery rich chin n head up and lets see you in super league soon
HULL fC fan

Gutted at this news. i feel so sorry for Richard and his family. Get well soon Richrad.

Good luck to him, hope he gets back from this as he was in cracking form last season.

Monster of a man......

Monster of a heart.......

ALL Trin fans wish you a safe recovery Richard.

Get well soon richard and all the best with your recovery!

I've recently been diagnosed with the same so i know how hard it must be for him!

either way im sure he'll soon enough be back to full fitness and causing trouble for the rest of superleague!!

also one thing with regards to his medication....if they have put him on prednisolone (which is a type of steroid) then he wont legally be allowed to play as that is band under the sporting laws apparently, although it isn't a permanent treatment the course usually lasts atleast a few months.

Good luck Richard, let the experts do their job and I'm sure they will get this under control.

Would love to see you on a rugby pitch again, but one step at a time.

Take care

As a Rhinos fan, who doesn't post elsewhere usually, I just wanted the wish Richard all the best.
Such a shame after he seemed to be fulfilling his potential at last under John Kear.

Crohn's disease sadly is a condition for life, I've got it, though you can control it to a degree depending on the severity. I hope he can come back & play at the top level. I played amateur stuff down here in my 30's for a few seasons(after not playing for 14years) so maybe he'll be okay after treatment & keeping to a specific diet which can help. It will be a hard road but I hope he battles through it a stronger person.
All the best kid.