What Is Life After Rugby? ft. Greg Peterson

What is life like after retiring from professional sport? In this bonus episode of TRR 'Rambling' former professional rugby players, and hosts of The Rugby Rundown, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero talk about a topic which is close to their hearts. With the news of USA Eagles men's XVs captain Greg Peterson hanging up his boots, Will & Corbs reflect back on their own retirement stories. The pair discuss the pitfalls when transitioning in career, the loss of identify and the challenges that life after professional sport brings. Corbs opens up about his struggle with having to retire due to injury and how his mental health was affected. Will talks about the positives and advice he would give other athletes who are planning or going through a career transition. Will also brings his former teammate, Peterson, onto the show to get his perspective as to why he made the decision to retire from the game, looking back at his career with pride discussing how he is gearing himself up for the future. This is a must listen with some invaluable stories & lessons.

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