FORMER Huddersfield Giants coach Jon Sharp has been appointed as technical adviser by the Rugby Football League.
The RFL have confirmed Sharp, who was Giants coach between 2004 and 2008, had joined the organisation on a consultancy basis, having previously worked as part of the coaching set-up with Great Britain, Hull KR and Crusaders.
RFL chief operating officer Ralph Rimmer, who is a former KSDL chief executive, said: "Jon is a coach and former player with considerable experience whose contribution as a consultant will complement the work already being done at the RFL.
"His presence, together with other changes that have been made internally since the end of last season, demonstrates the RFL's determination to raise the bar in everything we do."
Sharp will advise Super League match officials on playing trends within the game and offer them assistance from a coach's perspective. He will also serve on the RFL's disciplinary panel.
