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James Child | Transition

James Child | Transition

John Ledger | June 27, 2023


Former Super League referee James Child reflects on his career as one of the sport's top match officials and some of the challenges he faced, both on ...

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The effects of alcohol on brain and body

The effects of alcohol on brain and body

Steve Hardisty | June 27, 2023


Alcohol is very much a cultural norm and widely accepted in society: it is present at a wide range of celebrations and social/recreational gatherings.

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The changing world of work

The changing world of work

Steve Hardisty | June 26, 2023


Compared to the last century, where a person would hold down a single job in the same profession for much of their working life, work in the 21st ...

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Mindfulness for psychological wellbeing

Mindfulness for psychological wellbeing

Steve Hardisty | June 26, 2023


Mindfulness is a skill that is simple to use, however it can’t necessarily be classed as an easy skill to apply, especially in the beginning.

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What is athletic identity & why it matters

What is athletic identity & why it matters

Francis Stephenson | May 25, 2023


Athletic identity refers to the degree to which an individual identifies with the role of an athlete. It is a multidimensional construct that ...

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Stuart Howarth | Why education is key

Stuart Howarth | Why education is key

John Ledger | May 24, 2023


Stuart Howarth’s success in specialist teaching has continued to impress since he was awarded an education grant by Rugby League Cares early in his ...

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Chris Tuson | Preparing for the next chapter

Chris Tuson | Preparing for the next chapter

Amos Wynn | May 23, 2023


Former Wigan and Hull FC player Chris Tuson admits he found it difficult to adapt to the change of circumstances in his life when injury forced him ...

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Micky Higham calls on players to shed tough exterior after cancer scare

Micky Higham calls on players to shed tough exterior after cancer scare

Gary Carter | May 12, 2023


MICKY Higham picked up plenty of battle scars during a 20-year rugby league career but one stands out more than most.

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Career planning: When I grow up I want to be...

Career planning: When I grow up I want to be...

Steve McCormack | May 12, 2023


'When I grow up I want to be' is a fun, friendly and informative careers podcast for women presented by Lynsey Hyslop, the Senior Player Development ...

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Transition support for partners and families

Transition support for partners and families

John Ledger | May 11, 2023


RL Cares Transition Manager Francis Stephenson hosts an hour-long webinar looking at the work of the charity and how it supports players' families ...

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RL Cares launches the RL Players Portal

RL Cares launches the RL Players Portal

Francis Stephenson | May 10, 2023


Rugby League Cares is today launching the Rugby League Players Portal, an exciting new online resource which underlines the charity’s commitment to ...

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Why Adrian Morley is fundraising for RL Cares

Why Adrian Morley is fundraising for RL Cares

John Ledger | May 9, 2023


In April 2023, rugby league legend Adrian Morley and his fellow director at Manchester-based recruitment specialists Impact Resourcing, Neil Farrow ...

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