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Low Tackles to Lattes

Low Tackles to Lattes

Francis Stephenson


Law Brothers Brew Up Success with St Johns Coffee Club.

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Andy Lynch | My transition story

Andy Lynch | My transition story

Steve Hardisty


We caught up with former Castleford, Bradford and Hull prop Andy Lynch recently when he returned to the UK on holiday to visit family and friends, ...

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Passing the torch: How current and former players can support end-of-career transitions

Passing the torch: How current and former players can support end-of-career transitions

Colin Maskill


The final whistle blows, the crowd roars, and the adrenaline fades. For professional athletes, this moment signals not only the end of a game but ...

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Adjusting to a new routine: Navigating the changes in daily life

Adjusting to a new routine: Navigating the changes in daily life

Francis Stephenson


The final whistle has blown, the boots are hung up, and the roar of the crowd fades into memory. Retirement from professional rugby marks a ...

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Career transition and skill transfer: From scrum to success

Career transition and skill transfer: From scrum to success

Francis Stephenson


The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of the locker room – these are experiences that define a rugby player's life. ...

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Unlocking player well-being and success: A recap of our recent webinar

Unlocking player well-being and success: A recap of our recent webinar

Francis Stephenson


Last week, Rugby League Cares hosted an insightful webinar dedicated to the well-being of players, their families, partners, and parents.

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Creating a successful exit strategy for your business

Creating a successful exit strategy for your business

Richard Riley


Our trusted legal partners Slater Heelis understand the crucial need for a well-considered exit strategy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur eyeing an ...

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Buying your first commercial property

Buying your first commercial property

Will Henson


. Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property. Even in times of economic uncertainty, people like the idea of investing in bricks and ...

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Launching a new business | What you need to know

Launching a new business | What you need to know

Richard Riley


Launching a business in the UK is an exciting yet challenging process involving a complex web of legal requirements. The corporate solicitors at our ...

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Paul Clough: From pitch to practice

Paul Clough: From pitch to practice

Steve Hardisty


In this entertaining podcast, we hear from former St. Helens star Paul Clough, who shares his journey from the rugby pitch to a successful career in ...

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Jonny Lomax | Now and next

Jonny Lomax | Now and next

Francis Stephenson


With a physiotherapy degree about to be banked, Jonny Lomax is approaching the rest of his playing career secure in the knowledge that a successful ...

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John Asiata | Health, faith and healing

John Asiata | Health, faith and healing

Francis Stephenson


John Asiata has endured more than his fair share of injury issues during a long and distinguished career in the NRL and Super League.

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Jodie Broughton | Career talk

Jodie Broughton | Career talk

Steve Hardisty


Jodie Broughton is enjoying working life as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry after bringing down the curtain on his playing career in ...

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Tackling Transition | Free IOC Online Course

Tackling Transition | Free IOC Online Course

Francis Stephenson


The demanding nature of our sport inevitably leads to the conclusion of our playing careers. While the passion and camaraderie of rugby are ...

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George Griffin | Identity development

George Griffin | Identity development

Francis Stephenson


Castleford Tigers prop and proud father George Griffin has become a best-seller author by penning a successful children's book, Harvey Hippo Finds ...

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Marcus Stock | Career talk

Marcus Stock | Career talk

Francis Stephenson


After completing a Level 2 Counselling course while playing at York Knights, Marcus Stock combined his playing career with a role supporting victims ...

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Danny Houghton | Transition

Danny Houghton | Transition

Francis Stephenson


What does the future hold for Hull FC hooker Danny Houghton as he counts down to the end of a long and distinguished career?

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Charlie Severs | Career talk

Charlie Severs | Career talk

Lee Crooks


Charlie Severs had given little thought to what the next stage of his career might hold until a serious shoulder injury brought home the reality of ...

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James Elston | Transition

James Elston | Transition

John Ledger


After a nine-year professional playing career with Dewsbury, York and Rochdale, James Elston went on to become chief executive at Wakefield Trinity ...

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Josh Hodson | Career talk

Josh Hodson | Career talk

John Ledger


Josh Hodson made his Super League debut for Castleford Tigers early in 2024 in a season which marked his return to full-time rugby league.

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Iain Thornley | Transition

Iain Thornley | Transition

Stuart Dickens


As he approaches the twilight of a distinguished playing career, Wakefield Trinity's Iain Thornley is well prepared for the next chapter of his ...

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Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now

Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now

John Ledger


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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Free Google course: Build your CV

Free Google course: Build your CV

Francis Stephenson


So you've smashed it on the pitch, but what about off it? As a professional rugby player, you've honed some incredible skills – dedication, teamwork, ...

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Families come first at Oceania Group get together

Families come first at Oceania Group get together

John Ledger


The value of families and friendships shone through when many of the sport’s exciting new arrivals for 2024 met up at the year’s first meeting of the ...

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Dean Widders: the pride and passion of indigenous players

Dean Widders: the pride and passion of indigenous players

Steve McCormack


On my recent fact-finding trip to Australia I caught up with former Castleford Tigers player Dean Widders, who now works as Indigenous Player Welfare ...

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Life after sport

Life after sport

Francis Stephenson


Navigating the transition from a life dedicated to professional sports to the uncharted territories of retirement is a challenge shared by many ...

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Player to coach transition

Player to coach transition

Francis Stephenson


The transition from player to coach within the same sport and team is a profound journey, requiring individuals to navigate intricate emotional and ...

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Transferable skills - communication

Transferable skills - communication

Francis Stephenson


In the world of sports, communication isn't just about the spoken word; it's a dynamic interplay of verbal and non-verbal cues that can make the ...

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Transition: premature retirement

Transition: premature retirement

Francis Stephenson


A rugby career is a journey marked by physical challenges, triumphs, and a sense of identity intertwined with the sport.

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Athlete struggles with retirement

Athlete struggles with retirement

Francis Stephenson


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

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Rookies: the challenges of a young professional

Rookies: the challenges of a young professional

Francis Stephenson


Embarking on a career in sports performance is undoubtedly thrilling, yet it brings forth a unique set of challenges, especially for young ...

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Rookie transitions

Rookie transitions

Francis Stephenson


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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Rookie Camp 2024

Rookie Camp 2024

John Ledger


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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From playing to personal training

From playing to personal training

John Ledger


Former Wakefield Trinity players Graham and Martin Law now run a successful gym and fitness business, but their journey into retirement hasn't always ...

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Rugby League All Stars

Rugby League All Stars

Keith Senior


The Rugby League All Stars are a team of retired professional RL players who play semi-contact or touch rugby league to raise funds for charities. ...

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The power of a reunion

The power of a reunion

Francis Stephenson


Increasing numbers of players are rediscovering their links with the game via dedicated club past players associations, arresting a trend that had ...

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Transferable skills for post career success

Transferable skills for post career success

Francis Stephenson


The transition from a professional sports career to the world of work can be a daunting journey. Many athletes grapple with a sense of uncertainty, ...

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James Roby and LMS | Transition

James Roby and LMS | Transition

Francis Stephenson


James Roby and Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook have played more than 1,000 senior games during their glittering careers with St Helens, London Broncos and ...

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Tony Clubb | Transition

Tony Clubb | Transition

Francis Stephenson


After playing over 300 games for London, Wigan and England, Tony Clubb took the decision to hang up his boots in 2021 to pursue a career in coaching.

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Career opportunities at Howorth Air Tech

Career opportunities at Howorth Air Tech

Nav Uppal


Rugby League Cares is working alongside Bolton-based Howorth Air Tech to deliver an inspirational and worthwhile employee wellbeing and leadership ...

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Danny Orr | Transition

Danny Orr | Transition

John Ledger


Danny Orr enjoyed a 25-year career as a rugby league player and coach before leaving the sport in 2022 to take up an exciting new role.

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Managing change through transition

Managing change through transition

Don Davis


The summer is the time of year when most National Football League (NFL) players get some valuable time off before the start of a gruelling season.

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RPA Podcast | Player businesses

RPA Podcast | Player businesses

Steve McCormack


The topic of this podcast from the Rugby Players Association is player businesses.

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Ikigai: a reason for being

Ikigai: a reason for being

Steve Hardisty


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

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Greg Worthington | Transition

Greg Worthington | Transition

Harry Compton


Greg Worthington is combining his playing career at Barrow Raiders with a high-pressure role in the security industry.

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Bolu Fagborun | My career journey

Bolu Fagborun | My career journey

Harry Compton


Bolu Fagborun enjoyed a successful playing career with Huddersfield, Sheffield, Batley and Rochdale, as well as having a key role in the emergence of ...

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James Davey | Transition

James Davey | Transition

Harry Compton


James Davey combined his playing career in the Championship with a role as a self-employed electrician.

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Chris Green | Transition

Chris Green | Transition

John Ledger


Chris Green was looking forward to a late-career flourish after joining resurgent Leigh Centurions for the start of the 2022 season.

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James Child | Transition

James Child | Transition

John Ledger


Former Super League referee James Child reflects on his career as one of the sport's top match officials and some of the challenges he faced, both on ...

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The changing world of work

The changing world of work

Steve Hardisty


Compared to the last century, where a person would hold down a single job in the same profession for much of their working life, work in the 21st ...

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What is athletic identity & why it matters

What is athletic identity & why it matters

Francis Stephenson


Athletic identity refers to the degree to which an individual identifies with the role of an athlete. It is a multidimensional construct that ...

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Stuart Howarth | Why education is key

Stuart Howarth | Why education is key

John Ledger


Stuart Howarth’s success in specialist teaching has continued to impress since he was awarded an education grant by Rugby League Cares early in his ...

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Chris Tuson | Preparing for the next chapter

Chris Tuson | Preparing for the next chapter

Amos Wynn


Former Wigan and Hull FC player Chris Tuson admits he found it difficult to adapt to the change of circumstances in his life when injury forced him ...

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Career planning: When I grow up I want to be...

Career planning: When I grow up I want to be...

Steve McCormack


'When I grow up I want to be' is a fun, friendly and informative careers podcast for women presented by Lynsey Hyslop, the Senior Player Development ...

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Hull FC players try fire and rescue service taster day

Hull FC players try fire and rescue service taster day

Harry Compton


A career in the fire and rescue service is a very appealing option for many players, but what exactly does the job involve?

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'I don't miss playing, I was ready:' Thomas Leuluai

'I don't miss playing, I was ready:' Thomas Leuluai

EverythingRugbyLeague.com


Thomas Leuluai says he has no regrets about hanging up his boots six months ago and is thriving in his new role as an assistant coach at Wigan.

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Rookie Camp 2023

Rookie Camp 2023

John Ledger


The next generation of rugby league heroes were given an informative and insightful introduction to their new lives as professional athletes at the ...

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Corey Hall on education alongside playing

Corey Hall on education alongside playing

Stuart Dickens


Corey Hall is a 20-year-old centre or winger with Wakefield Trinity who is combining his playing career with studying for a degree in Construction ...

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PPF suggested courses

PPF suggested courses

Steve Hardisty


There are hundreds of education courses that athletes can study while they are still playing professionally.

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Gregg McNally | Life lessons

Gregg McNally | Life lessons

John Ledger


Gregg McNally is combining his playing career at Rochdale Hornets with on-the-job training to become a Special Educational Needs teacher at EdStart ...

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Mark Flanagan | Pot Kettle Black

Mark Flanagan | Pot Kettle Black

Mark Flanagan


Former Saints and Salford forward Mark discusses his journey from sporting professional to business entrepreneur...

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Stuart Howarth | Transition

Stuart Howarth | Transition

John Ledger


Stuart Howarth discusses how he prepared for life after rugby and his current role in a school for children with special educational needs.

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Jamie Thackray | Transition

Jamie Thackray | Transition

John Ledger


There aren't many clubs Jamie Thackray didn't represent during his well-travelled playing career so it's perhaps fitting that he's now running his ...

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Liam Colbon | Transition

Liam Colbon | Transition

John Ledger


Liam is a qualified strength and conditioning coach who runs his own business, Athlete 1st - here's his story.

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Preparing for a career interview

Preparing for a career interview

Steve Hardisty


What you do before the interview matters. In this video, Jenn, an Indeed career coach, shares her recommended strategy for interview research and ...

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How to write your CV

How to write your CV

Steve Hardisty


A good, strong, well-written curriculum vitae - or CV! - is an essential tool that will go a long way to securing your dream job.

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National Careers Service

National Careers Service

Steve Hardisty


The National Careers Service is a UK Government agency that provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance.

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