Chris Heighington
AustraliacoachMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris Heighington is a retired professional rugby league player who played as a second-row forward and lock, with notable stints at the Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks. Heighington was part of the Tigers' 2005 NRL Premiership-winning side and later contributed to the Sharks' success. Following his playing career, he has been involved in coaching and mentoring young players, sharing his extensive experience in the sport.
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Chris Heighington is the head trainer for the Tigers.
‘Media cop’ to crackdown on negative coverage of gameThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-01
Australia· 2026-08-01
Chris Heighington is mentioned as a former player who will join the celebrations.
Wests Tigers triumphed 20 years ago. How many fans thought they would still be waiting all this time for a second titleThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-24
Australia· 2025-08-24
Chris Heighington is another former teammate of Benji Marshall involved in the coaching staff.
Why Wests Tigers’ Benji Marshall backing could come back to haunt themThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-07-02
Australia· 2025-07-02
