Rugby League Challenge Cup Semi-Finals

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TRACY POWER, RLWC2021 LEGACY DIRECTOR
continue to support some of the sport’s
most vulnerable people going into next
year’s tournament and beyond.” said Emma
Goldsmith, Head of Community at RL Cares.
In the lead up to the tournament, Mental
Health UK will also work with RLWC2021
and Rugby League Cares on a resilience
programme which is aimed at 14-18-
year olds in elite sports performance
pathways. The programme will be delivered
to Rugby League men’s professional
clubs’ scholarships (14-16-year olds) and
academies (16-18-year olds). Find out more
information on the resilience programme.
MHUK began engaging with the player
welfare managers of all the professional
clubs with academies and scholarships last
month and in response to interest will begin
with follow up workshops at Huddersfield
(September 14) and Castleford (October 5).
“Mental Health UK is delighted to partner
with the Rugby League World Cup to
deliver our ‘Your Resilience’ programme
to the next generation of talent coming
through the game."
"Working with the clubs’ coaches and
wellbeing managers, this initiative will
provide young players with the tools and
techniques to build their resilience both
on and off the field, and to encourage
conversations around mental health. Our
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partnership reinforces how mental and
physical wellbeing go hand in hand, and
building resilience is crucial for highperforming
teams and the communities that
support them."
"Working together, we will make sure mental
health is part of the conversation at the
Rugby League World Cup 2021 and set a
positive example to the players and fans of
the future."
“The partnership with Mental Health UK
again underlines our commitment to reach
as many different people who need support,
especially in these trying and difficult
times.” commented Katie Legg, Director,
Strategy and Partnerships at Mental
Health UK.
“We applaud Huddersfield and Castleford
for being so proactive in this area and I am
sure a lot of other clubs will follow their
lead in the weeks and months ahead. We’re
currently working with Mental Health UK
and Rugby Football League on how we
can incorporate into the Women’s DISE
programme to ensure female players also
benefit from this support."
“We are excited to bring these initiatives
to life and continue our promise to have a
widespread and positive impact on Rugby
League communities across the country.”
added Tracy Power.
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