The Players' Perspective

Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)
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The podcast about the players, by the players. Join the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) each episode as we meet the NRL and NRLW players behind the headlines. No filter, no sensationalism, no endless negativity. This is a podcast where players can relax and be themselves, giving fans front-row access to the real rugby league players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 2024-12-16

    Sam Thaiday: Talkers, walkers, and superheroes

    Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Maroons legend Sam Thaiday joins the Rugby League Players Association's Keegan Hipgrave for the latest instalment of The Players' Perspective. Sam opens up about his upbringing with some unique experiences, as well as some of his favourite moments in his career as well as his advice for players who are retiring. 01:00 – Growing Up & Family 06:30 – Journey into the NRL 14:56 – NRL Role Models 17:13 – Relationship with Wayne Bennett 21:13 – Question from Corey Oates pt. 1 – 2013 World Cup Tour 25:24 – Question from Corey Oates pt. 2 – Best part of playing Rugby League/ Favourite Winger 30:17 – Question from Jharal Yow Yeh – How was your transition away from the game? 34:56 – Guiding others through transition 40:18 – Making the most of opportunities 42:06 – How the RLPA has changed over time 44:37 – The importance of staying connected 49:54 – Retirement: Grand Final Weekend 54:13 – Best advice to pass on to anyone coming out of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sam Thaiday: Talkers, walkers, and superheroes

  2. 2024-09-01 ·  Bonusinnehåll

    Shaun Kenny-Dowall: Overcoming demons, finding your identity, and much more

    In this debut episode, the RLPA's Keegan Hipgrave catches up with former NRL star Shaun Kenny-Dowall while in Hull, England where Shaun is a coach with Hull KR. They discuss SKD's transition into retirement and coaching, finding your identity after and away from rugby league, and how he's seen the game change since his debut as a 19 year old. In this episode: 00:00 – Catch-up and RLPA in the UK 01:13 – Hull KR this season 01:42 – SKD's upbringing and moving to Australia to play rugby league 08:13 – SKD's career highlight 09:00 – Who SKD looked up to 11:42 – How the RLPA has changed over the course of SKD's career 13:57 – Football identity and managing life outside of the game 16:29 – Adjusting to playing in the UK 18:26 – Finding connections overseas 19:53 – Player association presence in the UK 20:48 – RLPA in the UK: the Past Player and Transition Program 22:16 – Playing for Hull KR and transitioning into coaching 28:35 – Future plans 29:01 – Fatherhood  30:46 – Support from the Keegan and Tommy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shaun Kenny-Dowall: Overcoming demons, finding your identity, and much more
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The podcast about the players, by the players. Join the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) each episode as we meet the NRL and NRLW players behind the headlines. No filter, no sensationalism, no endless negativity. This is a podcast where players can relax and be themselves, giving fans front-row access to the real rugby league players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)
  • Aktiva år
    2024
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    © Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)
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    The Players' Perspective