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Coping with competitive pressure

Coping with competitive pressure

Francis Stephenson | September 2, 2023


In the realm of professional sports, the pursuit of excellence is a relentless journey filled with exhilarating highs and crushing lows. The ...

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RL Cares at NRL player welfare conference 2023

RL Cares at NRL player welfare conference 2023

John Ledger | August 24, 2023


Rugby League Cares has issued a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Australia’s National Rugby League for the warm welcome given to the charity’s Director of ...

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Returning to rugby post pregnancy

Returning to rugby post pregnancy

John Ledger | August 8, 2023


Knowing when it is safe to return to playing again after having a baby can be difficult for women rugby league players. In this interview with Sky ...

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Ikigai: a reason for being

Ikigai: a reason for being

Steve Hardisty | July 19, 2023


Having clear meaning and purpose in our life has many positive effects for our overall wellbeing.

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Upskilling the counsellors

Upskilling the counsellors

John Ledger | July 19, 2023


Rugby League Cares has partnered with UCEN Manchester to deliver an athlete-focused counselling course that is upskilling the charity’s staff and the ...

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The effects of alcohol on brain and body

The effects of alcohol on brain and body

Steve Hardisty | June 27, 2023


Alcohol is very much a cultural norm and widely accepted in society: it is present at a wide range of celebrations and social/recreational gatherings.

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Mindfulness for psychological wellbeing

Mindfulness for psychological wellbeing

Steve Hardisty | June 26, 2023


Mindfulness is a skill that is simple to use, however it can’t necessarily be classed as an easy skill to apply, especially in the beginning.

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Micky Higham calls on players to shed tough exterior after cancer scare

Micky Higham calls on players to shed tough exterior after cancer scare

Gary Carter | May 12, 2023


MICKY Higham picked up plenty of battle scars during a 20-year rugby league career but one stands out more than most.

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Why Adrian Morley is fundraising for RL Cares

Why Adrian Morley is fundraising for RL Cares

John Ledger | May 9, 2023


In April 2023, rugby league legend Adrian Morley and his fellow director at Manchester-based recruitment specialists Impact Resourcing, Neil Farrow ...

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'Mr Speaker' praises RL Cares player welfare delivery

'Mr Speaker' praises RL Cares player welfare delivery

John Ledger | May 9, 2023


The President of the Rugby Football League, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has revealed that the work of Rugby League Cares has inspired him to put in place a ...

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'Struggles leaving South Sydney:' George Burgess

'Struggles leaving South Sydney:' George Burgess

George Burgess | April 4, 2023


A fascinating chat between James and George opens up on his career, the injury toll on the body of a footy player and how he coped, and touches onto ...

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Concussion round table

Concussion round table

John Ledger | February 3, 2023


The issues around head injuries are discussed frankly in this insightful vlog featuring five players who have first-hand experience of concussion.

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