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Luke Bryan and the RL Benevolent Fund

Luke Bryan and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | October 9, 2024


Luke Bryan was left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a serious spinal injury in a seemingly innocuous tackle while playing for his local ...

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Passing the torch: How current and former players can support end-of-career transitions

Passing the torch: How current and former players can support end-of-career transitions

Colin Maskill | October 8, 2024


The final whistle blows, the crowd roars, and the adrenaline fades. For professional athletes, this moment signals not only the end of a game but ...

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Ellis Rugby to partner Hall of Fame induction dinner

Ellis Rugby to partner Hall of Fame induction dinner

John Ledger | October 6, 2024


Rugby League Cares and the Rugby Football League are delighted to announce Ellis Rugby as the official partner of the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction ...

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Adjusting to a new routine: Navigating the changes in daily life

Adjusting to a new routine: Navigating the changes in daily life

Francis Stephenson | October 4, 2024


The final whistle has blown, the boots are hung up, and the roar of the crowd fades into memory. Retirement from professional rugby marks a ...

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England Wheelchair star Lewis King appointed RL Cares ambassador

England Wheelchair star Lewis King appointed RL Cares ambassador

John Ledger | October 1, 2024


Rugby League Cares is delighted to announce England Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winner Lewis King as an Official Ambassador. The 39-year-old ...

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Career transition and skill transfer: From scrum to success

Career transition and skill transfer: From scrum to success

Francis Stephenson | October 1, 2024


The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of the locker room – these are experiences that define a rugby player's life. ...

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Coping with identity loss: navigating the emotional challenges of retirement

Coping with identity loss: navigating the emotional challenges of retirement

Francis Stephenson | September 27, 2024


For professional rugby players, the sport isn't just a career; it's a core part of their identity. The roar of the crowd, the camaraderie of the ...

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More than a game: Harvey Moore's inspiring journey of love and resilience

More than a game: Harvey Moore's inspiring journey of love and resilience

Paula Cullen | September 24, 2024


In the world of professional sports, where victories and defeats often dominate the headlines, there are stories that transcend the scoreboard, ...

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Unlocking player well-being and success: A recap of our recent webinar

Unlocking player well-being and success: A recap of our recent webinar

Francis Stephenson | September 21, 2024


Last week, Rugby League Cares hosted an insightful webinar dedicated to the well-being of players, their families, partners, and parents.

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Club player welfare managers get together to share best practise

Club player welfare managers get together to share best practise

Steve McCormack | September 18, 2024


Rugby League Cares hosted the clubs' dedicated player welfare managers at UCEN Manchester in mid-September for their scheduled third-quarter review.

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Barrie Winrow and the RL Benevolent Fund

Barrie Winrow and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | September 18, 2024


In September 1973, Barrie Winrow suffered a devastating injury playing amateur rugby league for a local club in Wigan. Barrie damaged vertebrae in ...

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Ashes-winning Great Britain Women’s team to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Ashes-winning Great Britain Women’s team to be inducted into Hall of Fame

John Ledger | September 13, 2024


The last senior British team to complete an Ashes series victory over Australia are to be recognised by becoming the first team to be inducted into ...

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