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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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Beyond the scrum: Joe Marler's raw and honest take on life after rugby

Beyond the scrum: Joe Marler's raw and honest take on life after rugby

Francis Stephenson | January 9, 2025


Joe Marler. The name is synonymous with rugby. A force on the field, a character off it, and a player who never shied away from speaking his mind. ...

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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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Buy-to-let investments and pensions webinar with Mattioli Woods

Buy-to-let investments and pensions webinar with Mattioli Woods

Steve Hardisty | August 30, 2024


Investing in property for the rental market is a popular, and often very smart, option for many professional rugby league players who want to make ...

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Long-term investments and pensions webinar with Mattioli Woods

Long-term investments and pensions webinar with Mattioli Woods

Steve Hardisty | August 22, 2024


In the latest in our series of finance webinars, Adrian Firth from our trusted financial partners Mattioli Woods chats about long-term investments ...

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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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Wembley beckons: RL legends reunite at the Challenge Cup final

Wembley beckons: RL legends reunite at the Challenge Cup final

Colin Maskill | May 30, 2024


Prepare for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, celebration, and the sport we all love.

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Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now

Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now

John Ledger | April 5, 2024


Featherstone Rovers has a long and proud reputation as a club that is embedded within the heart of its community. Not so long ago, most of the ...

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The transition to part-time rugby

The transition to part-time rugby

Francis Stephenson | November 10, 2023


As the final whistle blows on a full-time rugby career, a new chapter begins. Transitioning from the rigours of professional rugby to a dual-career ...

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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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