Outside of Rugby
On 5 January 2009, it was announced on This Morning that Hanley would be one of thirteen celebrities taking part in the new series of Dancing On Ice, partnered with Frankie Poultney. He was the sixth person to be eliminated from the show, after falling on the ice during the final dance-off. He was referred to disparagingly by judge Jason Gardiner, who likened him to Mr Potato Head.
Hanley is also the uncle of British Professional boxer Jonathan Oakey.
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