When you spend years competing with the best — Jonny Wilkinson, European finals, international pressure — you learn what true resilience means. In this week’s Lessons from the Game episode, former England fly-half Charlie Hodgson opens up about: 🏉 How Saracens removed fear from their culture by flipping effort error vs skill error 🧠 Why building trust and reflection matters more than perfection 🔥 How to turn your strength into a super strength and stop chasing others 💬 The mindset behind resilience, consistency and calm leadership Whether you’re a player, coach, or leader trying to perform under pressure, this episode is packed with lessons that go far beyond the field. 🎧 Watch or listen now → Apple Podcast or Spotify or Youtube 👇 In the comments:What’s one “super strength” you want to develop this season?

This week we spoke with Stefania Evans — Canadian international and entrepreneur who’s built an incredible brand, RUGGETTE RFC outside the game. Stef shared her inspiring story, her journey back into rugby, and her perspective on the rapid growth of the women’s game. Key takeaways 💡 🏉 The women’s game is booming — but it must stay true to itself. 🎭 Rugby is about entertainment — players, teams, and leagues should embrace that! 🚫 Don’t follow the same mistakes made in the men’s game — focus on connection and creativity. 📊 Statistically, the ball is passed more in the women’s game — faster, more open, more engaging. 🌟 Stef’s story proves that identity and purpose beyond the pitch can strengthen your game on it. 👉 Listen to the full episode and hear how Stef is helping shape the future of rugby: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5bxdj4t Apple: https://lnkd.in/ez-4KHwC YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e_TsqhJb @Gurthro Steenkamp @Ben Pegna

This week’s short-form episode of Lessons From The Game is live! Ali Williams takes us deep into: - The brutal feedback he got from Graham Henry - Snapping his Achilles 3 times & bouncing back - The mental battle of being benched in the RWC final - Transitioning into business & leadership after rugby - This is one for both players and coaches. Watch/listen now and drop your key takeaway in the comments 👇 It is less than 15 min Also available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

🏉If you're a 7s fan this is a good one! 🔥 This week on Lessons from the Game @Gurthro Steenkamp and I sat down with rugby 7s all-time leading try scorer, the speedster Dan Norton (see some of his tries below 🙌) His story goes beyond tries and tournaments — it’s about how he built himself into a world-class performer. Some key takeaways from our conversation: 🏃‍♂️ Multi-sport upbringing — less instruction, more play, problem-solving, and self-discovery 🧠 Soft skills — learning how to act in a team, communicate, and support teammates 🔍 Self-analysis — when Seabelo Senatla emerged, Dan asked: what’s he doing to score 8–10 tries a tournament? Then adapted his own game to become England’s go-to player 🌊 Flow state & self-regulation — managing energy, stress, and anxiety across 6 matches in a weekend 💡 Transferable lessons — from self-teaching as a kid to developing resilience, reflection, and leadership as a pro especially during Covid Dan’s honesty about his journey offers huge lessons not only for athletes, but for anyone interested in growth, mindset, and performance. 🎧 Listen here 👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lessons-from-the-game-podcast/id1796716989?i=1000728048377 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F3Slv1g2ighBzeSRQHwsP?si=9d9a312d662343ae 📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/fCTdC1IiheU?si=mPflGk6QyzcLDhGq

Whether it’s a big win or a nightmare loss, your last game doesn’t define you. In this new episode, @Gurthro Steenkamp and @Ben Pegna dive into how to silence negative head talk, why humility after wins matters, and how coaches can avoid pointless overtraining. 🎧 Check it out and share your own “last game” lessons below. Apple Podcast Spotify https://youtu.be/7JIZO7jeZgs?si=M4WZnW_3fR7HhzBH