FORMER Man of Steel Danny Brough says he’s happy to listen to offers – from either code – after standing down as coach of Huddersfield Rugby Union Club.

The ex-Scotland halfback, who won Super League’s top individual award as skipper of Huddersfield Giants in 2013, has had an impressive two years at the Lockwood Park helm.

Last year the three-time League Express Albert Goldthorpe Medal winner led his charges to second place in Regional One North-East, then to Twickenham, where they lost out to Oundle in the Papa John’s Cup Regional One final.

This year, after a lateral move, his team were champions of Regional One North-West, so regaining the National Two North (level four) status lost in 2024.

Huddersfield, whose team included former NRL, Super League, England and Great Britain back Gareth Widdop and ex-Rugby League centre or backrower Ed Barber, won all but one of their 22 matches.

Brough, 43, a Challenge Cup winner with Hull FC in 2005 who also played for hometown Dewsbury, York, Castleford, Wakefield and Bradford, retired as a player in 2021.

He became Huddersfield RU’s defence coach in December 2023 before taking the top job shortly before the end of that season.

“The plan was always to do it for two years, then step away,” explained Brough, who was last year linked with the Keighley job.

“I’ve really enjoyed working with the Huddersfield lads, and getting to Twickenham then winning a title isn’t too bad, is it?

“I enjoy coaching and I’d be up for a new challenge if it’s the right one for me. If I get any offers, from union or League, I’ll certainly listen.”

Brough will be succeeded at Huddersfield by his assistant Callum Thompson, while Widdop, 37, who played for Melbourne Storm, St George Illawarra Dragons, Warrington, Castleford and Halifax, has been named skills and backs coach.

“Gareth has played at the highest level in Rugby League and brings a calm presence to our group,” explained the club.