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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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Paul Clough: From pitch to practice

Paul Clough: From pitch to practice

Steve Hardisty | July 12, 2024


In this entertaining podcast, we hear from former St. Helens star Paul Clough, who shares his journey from the rugby pitch to a successful career in ...

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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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Families come first at Oceania Group get together

Families come first at Oceania Group get together

John Ledger | March 6, 2024


The value of families and friendships shone through when many of the sport’s exciting new arrivals for 2024 met up at the year’s first meeting of the ...

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League Talk | Josh Thewlis

League Talk | Josh Thewlis

Francis Stephenson | February 28, 2024


Warrington Wolves winger or full-back Josh Thewlis chats about his own personal development, the motivation and ambitions that drive him and his ...

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Dean Widders: the pride and passion of indigenous players

Dean Widders: the pride and passion of indigenous players

Steve McCormack | February 23, 2024


On my recent fact-finding trip to Australia I caught up with former Castleford Tigers player Dean Widders, who now works as Indigenous Player Welfare ...

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Life after sport

Life after sport

Francis Stephenson | January 24, 2024


Navigating the transition from a life dedicated to professional sports to the uncharted territories of retirement is a challenge shared by many ...

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Kevin Sinfield on Desert Island Discs

Kevin Sinfield on Desert Island Discs

John Ledger | July 25, 2023


In October 2022, Kevin Sinfield was a guest on the long-running BBC Radio 4 series Desert Island Discs.

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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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