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Athlete struggles with retirement

Athlete struggles with retirement

Francis Stephenson | January 5, 2024


Retirement from professional sports is a significant milestone that every player eventually confronts.

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Rookie transitions

Rookie transitions

Francis Stephenson | January 3, 2024


Embarking on the journey from community player to a young professional athlete is an exhilarating yet complex transition. The allure of the game, the ...

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Big read: The role of club welfare managers

Big read: The role of club welfare managers

John Ledger | December 18, 2023


Rugby League has taken an increasingly progressive and proactive approach in recent years towards safeguarding the health of players and staff ...

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Big read: Gareth Ellis joins RL Cares

Big read: Gareth Ellis joins RL Cares

John Ledger | December 18, 2023


Player are at the heart of what Rugby League Cares does.

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Rookie Camp 2024

Rookie Camp 2024

John Ledger | December 13, 2023


Eighty of the players who will largely form rugby league’s elite for the next decade and beyond came together on the eve of their breakthrough season ...

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Groundbreaking dementia research

Groundbreaking dementia research

Francis Stephenson | December 4, 2023


In the world of rugby, where strength, strategy, and camaraderie define the game, there's a growing concern about the potential long-term impact on ...

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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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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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