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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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Empowering families: Navigating challenges & supporting success

Empowering families: Navigating challenges & supporting success

Francis Stephenson | September 11, 2024


Calling all parents, partners, and families of professional rugby players! We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being ...

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John Burke and the RL Benevolent Fund

John Burke and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | August 14, 2024


John Burke was one of the hottest junior properties of the 1970s with a host of top clubs queueing up to sign him on professional forms. Although a ...

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Tony Atherton and the RL Benevolent Fund

Tony Atherton and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | August 14, 2024


Tony Atherton suffered life-changing injuries after being kicked in the head playing for St Helens A team against Leigh in March 1974. His injury was ...

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The unsung heroes: coaching and support staff wellbeing

The unsung heroes: coaching and support staff wellbeing

Francis Stephenson | July 26, 2024


The spotlight often shines brightly on the players in professional rugby league, and rightly so. Their athleticism, skill, and determination are the ...

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Tara Moore's tennis nightmare: a red flag for rugby's elite

Tara Moore's tennis nightmare: a red flag for rugby's elite

Tom Fitzpatrick | July 12, 2024


The roar of the crowd, the clash of bodies, the thrill of victory – professional rugby is a high-stakes game where every decision, both on and off ...

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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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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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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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