Ian Talbot (born 24 January 1977), is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for the Wigan Warriors, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and the Dewsbury Rams, as a. After ending his playing career, Talbot began coaching at St Helens R.F.C. in 2002 as assistant coach to Keiron Purtill for the Under-18's side. He progressed through the coaching ranks at Saints and spent four years as head coach of their Under-20s before becoming head coach of Rochdale Hornets in October 2012.