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Snus and nicotine pouches in rugby: a hidden threat to player wellbeing

Snus and nicotine pouches in rugby: a hidden threat to player wellbeing

Francis Stephenson | July 12, 2024


As professional rugby players, you face immense pressure both on and off the field. The drive to excel, the physical demands of training, and the ...

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Tackling the Tough Stuff with RL Cares

Tackling the Tough Stuff with RL Cares

John Ledger | July 11, 2024


Ahead of the Betfred Super League's dedicated Tackling the Tough Stuff round, our health and wellbeing manager Paul Wood chats about the charity's ...

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Tom Fitzpatrick | Player wellbeing

Tom Fitzpatrick | Player wellbeing

Francis Stephenson | July 8, 2024


Wigan Warriors' Rugby Operations Manager Tom Fitzpatrick has little doubt what the most important quality required of a player welfare manager is: ...

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Jonny Lomax | Now and next

Jonny Lomax | Now and next

Francis Stephenson | June 7, 2024


With a physiotherapy degree about to be banked, Jonny Lomax is approaching the rest of his playing career secure in the knowledge that a successful ...

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John Asiata | Health, faith and healing

John Asiata | Health, faith and healing

Francis Stephenson | June 7, 2024


John Asiata has endured more than his fair share of injury issues during a long and distinguished career in the NRL and Super League.

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June dementia clinic proves huge success with retired players

June dementia clinic proves huge success with retired players

John Ledger | June 6, 2024


It was lovely to meet the retired players – and their partners who were with them – at our dementia clinic with our dedicated Dementia UK Admiral ...

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Coping with grief after loss or bereavement

Coping with grief after loss or bereavement

John Ledger | June 5, 2024


Following the heartbreaking death of Rob Burrow CBE, we know many people within the rugby league family will be experiencing grief and a sense of ...

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Dale Finucane discusses premature retirement through injury

Dale Finucane discusses premature retirement through injury

James Graham | May 31, 2024


In a recent interview on the James Graham's The Bye Round Podcast, former NRL star Dale Finucane opened up about the challenges of forced retirement. ...

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Jodie Broughton | Career talk

Jodie Broughton | Career talk

Steve Hardisty | May 30, 2024


Jodie Broughton is enjoying working life as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry after bringing down the curtain on his playing career in ...

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From tryline to finish line

From tryline to finish line

Francis Stephenson | May 30, 2024


Nine habits that empower rugby players in their second half.

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Wembley beckons: RL legends reunite at the Challenge Cup final

Wembley beckons: RL legends reunite at the Challenge Cup final

Colin Maskill | May 30, 2024


Prepare for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, celebration, and the sport we all love.

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Tackling Transition | Free IOC Online Course

Tackling Transition | Free IOC Online Course

Francis Stephenson | May 29, 2024


The demanding nature of our sport inevitably leads to the conclusion of our playing careers. While the passion and camaraderie of rugby are ...

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