Show Notes
Rugby league star Josh opens up on the highs and lows of his career, from being dropped at 14 to becoming one of the sport’s top try scorers. We talk mental resilience, family, autism, training, recovery, switching to rugby union, losing the love for the game, and finding it again at Leigh Leopards.
00:00 – Intro 02:31 – Growing Up in Leigh & Discovering Rugby 06:12 – Getting Dropped by Wigan at 14 10:09 – The Comeback & Signing Again 13:12 – Mental Resilience & Family Life 18:24 – Super League Debut & Early Success 24:26 – Winning Finals & Career Highlights 33:33 – Switching to Rugby Union 44:23 – Losing the Love for Rugby 48:27 – Leigh Leopards
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