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Consequences of prolonged poor sleep practice

Consequences of prolonged poor sleep practice

Steve Hardisty | January 11, 2025


Welcome back to our series on sleep! In our previous post, we delved into the incredible benefits of achieving quality sleep for both your personal ...

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The Wakefield way: Supporting retired players through exercise and social connection

The Wakefield way: Supporting retired players through exercise and social connection

Colin Maskill | January 10, 2025


The transition from the changing room to the quiet of retirement can be a challenging one for professional athletes. At RL Cares, we're committed to ...

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Tackling retirement head-on: why staying active matters

Tackling retirement head-on: why staying active matters

Colin Maskill | January 8, 2025


Retirement. It's a new chapter, a chance to relax, indulge, and reflect on a career well-spent on the rugby field. But for many retired players, the ...

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The unseen opponent: Tackling the first year of retirement

The unseen opponent: Tackling the first year of retirement

Francis Stephenson | January 8, 2025


It's been three months since you hung up your boots, and the world feels different. The roar of the crowd, the camaraderie of the changing room, the ...

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Sleep: The ultimate performance enhancer

Sleep: The ultimate performance enhancer

Steve Hardisty | January 2, 2025


In the world of professional rugby, where the demands on your body and mind are immense, sleep is not just about rest and recovery—it's a secret ...

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Fantastic response from players to RL Cares Brain Health clinics

Fantastic response from players to RL Cares Brain Health clinics

John Ledger | November 19, 2024


Rugby League Cares is receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from retired players who are accessing the support offered by the charity’s ...

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Player welfare, concussion and lawsuits with James Graham

Player welfare, concussion and lawsuits with James Graham

James Graham | November 15, 2024


Former St Helens and England prop James Graham chairs a fascinating discussion tackling a wide range of player wellbeing issues in the latest edition ...

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RL Cares delighted to be part of England's autumn success

RL Cares delighted to be part of England's autumn success

John Ledger | November 13, 2024


Rugby League Cares is proud to have played a small but important part in the fantastic success enjoyed by England teams over the autumn international ...

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Wigan to host December brain health memory clinic

Wigan to host December brain health memory clinic

John Ledger | November 11, 2024


Rugby League Cares is now booking appointments for the December Memory Clinic at which current and former professional players can get help and ...

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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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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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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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