This week’s guest on Behind The Roar is two times premiership winner and Kiwi international, Paul Whatuira.

We catch up with the former Wests Tigers centre at the team hotel in Hamilton ahead of last Saturday’s Round 24 match against the Warriors.  

He talks about the highs and lows in his football career, and in life.  He recalls the ‘key ingredients’ that took Wests Tigers all the way in 2005 and offers some sage advice to others who might be starting out on their rugby league journey. 

After battling depression for many years, Paul these days is doing some great work helping others in the health and wellbeing space.

From experience, comes learning, and Paul is quick to offer advice an wellbeing. “Life is precious. Life is short. Practice gratitude every day,” said Whatuira. Stay grounded, stay humble and give it your all.”