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Supporting England Wheelchair

Supporting England Wheelchair

Francis Stephenson | November 8, 2023


Rugby League Cares continued its support for the England wheelchair team during the 2023 autumn international against France when the charity's ...

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Managing retired players

Managing retired players

James Graham | November 7, 2023


Former England and St Helens captain James Graham tackles some of the biggest issues in the sport in his Rugby League Round Table podcast.

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Transition with appreciation

Transition with appreciation

Francis Stephenson | November 7, 2023


Discover the transformative power of gratitude in the world of transitioning athletes. This article explores the myriad benefits of practising ...

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2023 Transition:  information for players

2023 Transition:  information for players

Francis Stephenson | October 30, 2023


Important information for all retiring professional and semi-professional players.

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Management of former players

Management of former players

James Graham | October 27, 2023


James Graham introduces a special episode of the 'Rugby League Round Table' podcast, where he delves into a critical topic – the management of former ...

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Navigating transition: supporting your player's journey

Navigating transition: supporting your player's journey

Francis Stephenson | October 25, 2023


Behind every player's transition out of the world of professional rugby league, there stands a team of friends, families, and partners, who play an ...

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Supporting the England Community Lions

Supporting the England Community Lions

Steve McCormack | October 24, 2023


As well as providing welfare support to the England men, women and wheelchair teams, Rugby League Cares also support players involved in the England ...

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Do You Trust Yourself?

Do You Trust Yourself?

Sam Laird | October 18, 2023


Maybe not a subject many people think about, but it’s one I am conscious of and may link to why I am so disciplined with my routine and staying ...

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Athlete 365 | Mental health toolkit

Athlete 365 | Mental health toolkit

Francis Stephenson | October 10, 2023


The IOC initiative, Athlete365, has recently launched a dedicated mental health wellbeing portal, created specifically for the benefit of athletes ...

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Navigating body composition changes in transition

Navigating body composition changes in transition

Francis Stephenson | October 3, 2023


In the transition from elite athleticism to a new chapter in life, athletes often encounter significant changes in their body composition, and this ...

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The relationship triangle

The relationship triangle

Sam Laird | September 7, 2023


Former Royal Marine Commando and RL Cares community officer Sam Laird shares a tool he used to understand his relationship with alcohol and implement ...

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Brain Health Fund

Brain Health Fund

John Ledger | September 6, 2023


The Rugby League Cares Brain Health Fund has been established to allow the implementation of a far-reaching education and support programme for both ...

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