Simon Grix (born 28 September 1985) is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who played as a second-row forward for Halifax in the Betfred Championship[4][3] and was the team's manager from May 2019 to Oct 2023.
He is currently the interim coach for Super League side Hull FC, following the departure of previous coach Tony Smith, who left the club by mutual consent on 10 April 2024.
On 22 May 2019, it was announced that Grix would become the head coach of Halifax Panthers in the RFL Championship following a successful stint as interim.[16]
In the 2021 Championship season, Grix guided Halifax to a third placed finish which qualified them for the playoffs. After defeating Whitehaven in the first week, Halifax travelled to Featherstone with the winner to play Toulouse Olympique in the Million Pound Game. Halifax would lose the match 42-10 which ended their season.[17]
Personal life
He is the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Scott Grix, and cousin of the association footballer and manager; Michael Collins.
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