Sleep: The ultimate performance enhancer
In the world of professional rugby, where the demands on your body and mind are immense, sleep is not just about rest and recovery—it's a secret weapon that can significantly elevate your game.
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Anger management
When playing a high-collision sport like rugby league, the ability to react instinctively to an aggressive attack with a counter-aggressive action is celebrated both on the training pitch and the...
Beyond the scrum: Joe Marler's raw and honest take on life after rugby
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. But in this revealing interview on the High...
The unseen opponent: tackling the first year of retirement
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 adrenaline of game day – it's all in the past....
Tackling retirement head-on: why staying active matters
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 transition can be challenging. The structured...
Consequences of prolonged poor sleep practice
Welcome back to our series on sleep. In our previous post, we delved into the incredible benefits of achieving quality sleep for both your personal well-being and your performance on the rugby pitch....
Sir Bradley Wiggins: winning and wellbeing
Sir Bradley Wiggins, Tour de France winner, five-time Olympic gold medalist, and proud Wigan Warriors supporter, recently sat down for a raw and honest interview on the High Performance podcast.
From the pitch to the personal: setting goals beyond the game
As professional rugby players, you're masters of goal setting. You break down your training and performance into measurable targets, driving yourselves to achieve excellence on the field. But what...
Jodie Broughton | Career talk
Jodie Broughton is enjoying working life as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry after bringing down the curtain on his playing career in 2021.
Low tackles to lattes
Law brothers brew up success with St Johns Coffee Club.
Fantastic response from players to RL Cares Brain Health clinics
Rugby League Cares is receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from retired players who are accessing the support offered by the charity’s partnership with Dementia UK.
Player welfare, concussion and lawsuits with James Graham
Former St Helens and England prop James Graham chairs a fascinating discussion tackling a wide range of player wellbeing issues in the latest edition of his Rugby League Roundtable podcast.