The Players' Perspective

Written by: Rugby League Players Association (RLPA)
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Shaun Kenny-Dowall: Overcoming demons, finding your identity, and much more
    Sep 1 2024

    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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    33 mins

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