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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 58 MIN

#27 Chris McQueen - The Reality of Retirement

from What's The Message · host Ronan Michael

Off Season Program 👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_JIeAhZ9CGyI2iAwrd6s6YSe7pnjKL03/view?usp=sharing🎥 Watch Next: My Journey to Pro Rugby – From Amateur Days to Elite Level👉 https://youtu.be/0h5ZV_hWgMI💪 Boost your rugby skills with my online coaching: ronanmichaelpt.comJoined this week on the podcast by one of my best friends and former Huddersfield Giants teammate Chris McQueen. Chris opens up about life after rugby - the challenges of transitioning from professional sport to the real world - and his new role as RLPA Transition Manager, helping players navigate that same journey.We reflect on the highs of his career - winning a Grand Final, playing State of Origin, and representing his heritage in an England Rugby League jersey, as well as the emotional reality of retirement and the curtain closing on his playing career. This episode captures the truth of Rugby League the highs, the lows, and everything in between.Subscribe for more Rugby League podcasts, pro athlete stories and coaching tips!

Off Season Program 👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_JIeAhZ9CGyI2iAwrd6s6YSe7pnjKL03/view?usp=sharing🎥 Watch Next: My Journey to Pro Rugby – From Amateur Days to Elite Level👉 https://youtu.be/0h5ZV_hWgMI💪 Boost your rugby skills with my online coaching: ronanmichaelpt.comJoined this week on the podcast by one of my best friends and former Huddersfield Giants teammate Chris McQueen. Chris opens up about life after rugby - the challenges of transitioning from professional sport to the real world - and his new role as RLPA Transition Manager, helping players navigate that same journey.We reflect on the highs of his career - winning a Grand Final, playing State of Origin, and representing his heritage in an England Rugby League jersey, as well as the emotional reality of retirement and the curtain closing on his playing career. This episode captures the truth of Rugby League the highs, the lows, and everything in between.Subscribe for more Rugby League podcasts, pro athlete stories and coaching tips!

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