RL United Series 1 Episode 8- Steve Ball

In this weeks episode of the Rugby League United Podcast, George spends a fascinating 45 minutes in the company of the Rugby League Benevolent Fund General Manager Steve Ball, who believes seriously injured players and the families the charity supports have felt lockdown more than anybody else in the entire country. Throughout the interview, Steve discusses his own involvement and the selfless nature and gentle approach to trauma support that has seen him added to the RFL’s Roll of Honour, as well as a variety of cases which highlight the true spirit of the Rugby League Family, including Rugby League’s response to the Cumbria shootings, which claimed the life of player Garry Purdham – the response to which Steve feels is his proudest moment,the support given to Lizzie Jones following the tragic death of husband Danny, the heroic work done by Steve Prescott, and the recent devastating setbacks dealt to Masoe and Rob Burrow.The discussion is the latest episode of the Rugby League United podcast series from independent charity Rugby League Cares.