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.
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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.
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
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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
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