This week I’m joined by Rhodri McAtee, former professional rugby player with Worcester Warriors and Cornish Pirates, and a key member of the Wales Sevens squad that famously lifted the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2009.
Rhodri’s journey from elite rugby to entrepreneurship is packed with honesty, lessons and the kind of resilience that defines successful transitions. 🙌
Here is what we covered 👇👇
🏉 The incredible highs of winning a World Cup and playing more than a decade of professional rugby
📉 Facing the moment of being surplus to requirements and preparing for life after rugby
📚 Why studying, learning and upskilling outside the sport became essential
🤝 How sponsors, networks and mentors opened unexpected doors
🚀 His move into entrepreneurship and building businesses on his own terms
What stands out is Rhodri’s openness about anxiety, identity and the tough realities of transition. His story shows how setbacks can spark new opportunities and how preparation off the pitch can shape a successful future.
A huge thank you to Rhodri for sharing his journey with such honesty and energy.
Former Ospreys lock Lloyd Ashley shares how early setbacks shaped his mindset around life after rugby, and how curiosity, education and vulnerability helped him build a purposeful career supporting player wellbeing.
Jackson Wray shares how he planned his transition years in advance, building education, networks and practical experience alongside 300 plus Saracens appearances to create a new career with clarity and purpose.
Former Saracens prop Ralph Adams Hale reflects on his first year in the Lloyd’s market, sharing how education, networking and mindset shifts helped him transition from elite sport to underwriting at Apollo.