#162 - Steve Moore (Rugby Union) - Consistency, Leadership and Life Beyond Rugby

In this episode of Scoreboard, Chris Titley sits down with former Wallabies captain Steven Moore for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about life in and after elite rugby, leadership, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level. From growing up in regional Queensland to earning over 100 Test caps for Australia, Steve reflects on the journey through professional rugby and the standards required to succeed on the international stage. He shares insights into the realities of elite sport, including the pressure, discipline, and consistency needed to compete against the best teams in the world, as well as the evolution of leadership across his career. Now a managing director, board member, and father of three, Steve discusses how his focus has shifted from individual performance to building teams, developing leaders, and creating impact beyond the field. He explains how lessons from rugby such as preparation, accountability, and teamwork continue to shape his approach in business and life today. The conversation explores high performance habits, the importance of consistency over perfection, and how preparation drives confidence. Steve also opens up about nerves, resilience, and the mental side of competition, including how elite athletes learn to embrace pressure rather than avoid it. Chris and Steve also dive into life after sport, including the challenges of stepping away from the arena, finding new purpose, and adjusting to a different pace of life. From watching his kids play sport to navigating leadership in business, Steve reflects on identity, balance, and the importance of rest in a world that rarely slows down. It is a grounded and insightful discussion about leadership, preparation, and what it means to perform consistently whether on the rugby field or in the boardroom. Steve also shares the moment that helped spark belief early in his journey and why that mindset continues to influence how he approaches life today. From Test match arenas around the world to leading teams in business, this episode is a practical look at discipline, perspective, and building a life beyond the game.🔗 Show notesThis episode was Powered by Swyftx — Where can crypto take you? 👉 https://swyftx.com/about/Join over 1.5m users in Australia and NZThe Do You Budget Segment is powered by PocketSmith.PocketSmith is personal finance software made for the household CFO — the one keeping the family budget on track, making sure the bills are paid, and the big goals are in sight.PocketSmith’s got a special offer for Scoreboard listeners: get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan.👉 https://www.pocketsmith.com/scoreboard/More info:📌 More episodes: www.scoreboardpodcast.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcast📩 Partnerships: [email protected]