Athlete 365 | Mental health toolkit
The IOC initiative, Athlete365, has recently launched a dedicated mental health wellbeing portal, created specifically for the benefit of athletes and sports professionals.
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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...
The Wakefield way: supporting retired players through exercise and social connection
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 supporting players through this transition, and...
Transition with appreciation
Discover the transformative power of gratitude in the world of transitioning athletes. This article explores the myriad benefits of practising gratitude at the end of a playing career and provides...
Navigating body composition changes in transition
In the transition from elite athleticism to a new chapter in life, athletes often encounter significant changes in their body composition, and this article explores why these changes occur and offers...
From tryline to finish line
Nine habits that empower rugby players in their second half.
Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now
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 players who pulled on the famous blue and white...
The transition to part-time rugby
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 path is a journey filled with both challenges and...
Managing retired players
Former England and St Helens captain James Graham tackles some of the biggest issues in the sport in his Rugby League Round Table podcast.
Management of former players
James Graham introduces a special episode of the 'Rugby League Round Table' podcast, where he delves into a critical topic – the management of former rugby league players.
In this insightful...