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Sean O'Loughlin

Former England & Wigan Warriors captain Sean O'Loughlin writes a special letter to his school teacher expressing his gratitude for the important part he played in his success.

 

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RL Cares and Rugby Players Ireland saddle up to forge unique sporting partnership

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RL Cares and Rugby Players Ireland saddle up to forge unique sporting partnership

John Ledger | April 18, 2024


Rugby League Cares has announced a unique and far-reaching collaboration between the two codes of ...

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5 Live Podcast | Steve McCormack and Gareth Ellis

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5 Live Podcast | Steve McCormack and Gareth Ellis

John Ledger | April 18, 2024


In this edition of the BBC 5 Live podcast, Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown chat to RL Cares Director ...

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James Elston | Transition

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James Elston | Transition

John Ledger | April 17, 2024


After a nine-year professional playing career with Dewsbury, York and Rochdale, James Elston went ...

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Sleep and peak performance

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Sleep and peak performance

Francis Stephenson | April 11, 2024


Unlock the science behind sleep and its impact on peak performance in Rugby League. Learn how sleep ...

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Josh Hodson | Career talk

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Josh Hodson | Career talk

John Ledger | April 10, 2024


Josh Hodson made his Super League debut for Castleford Tigers early in 2024 in a season which ...

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Iain Thornley | Transition

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Iain Thornley | Transition

Stuart Dickens | April 8, 2024


As he approaches the twilight of a distinguished playing career, Wakefield Trinity's Iain Thornley ...

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Overcoming setbacks and self-doubt

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Overcoming setbacks and self-doubt

Francis Stephenson | April 5, 2024


Have you ever witnessed an accomplishment so incredible it defies belief?

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Pit to pitch | Dual careers then and now

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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 ...

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Athlete Wellbeing | Melbourne Storm

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Athlete Wellbeing | Melbourne Storm

Francis Stephenson | April 3, 2024


This blog post and podcast, originally published by the Professional Association of Athlete ...

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Mental Resilience | Shaun Lane

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Mental Resilience | Shaun Lane

Marty Hyde | April 3, 2024


Even the toughest athletes face mental hurdles. Shaun Lane, a professional rugby league player for ...

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Free Google course: Build your CV

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Free Google course: Build your CV

Francis Stephenson | April 3, 2024


So you've smashed it on the pitch, but what about off it? As a professional rugby player, you've ...

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The role of club player welfare and wellbeing staff

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The role of club player welfare and wellbeing staff

John Ledger | April 2, 2024


Player welfare and wellbeing staff play an important role at club level but their function is often ...

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Club player welfare managers meet at UCEN

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Club player welfare managers meet at UCEN

John Ledger | March 26, 2024


Rugby League Cares hosted the Super League and Championship clubs’ dedicated player welfare ...

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Paul Anderson | Player welfare and the talent pathway

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Paul Anderson | Player welfare and the talent pathway

Steve Hardisty | March 21, 2024


Former Great Britain, Bradford Bulls and St Helens prop Paul Anderson is forging a successful ...

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Meeting the NRL | Player welfare here and there

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Meeting the NRL | Player welfare here and there

Francis Stephenson | March 7, 2024


Rugby League Cares maintains strong contacts with the NRL's player welfare team as part of the ...

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