Kenny Edwards: My battles with alcohol

In this frank interview with Fraser Dainton from Sky Sports, Castleford Tigers player Kenny Edwards opens up about his lifelong battles with alcohol abuse.

Kenny discusses the drinking culture he experienced in Australia, both as a youngster growing up and in his career in the NRL, and how it nearly wrecked his life. 

If we played on a Thursday I'd start drinking straight after the game and not stop until Sunday morning, when I had to get ready for training. That happened every week. Playing in the NRL, I felt bulletproof, nothing could get in my way. 

Further reading

• Tips on dealing with cravings to drink
• Help with alcohol dependence
• Alcohol support