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“Rugby is backwards.” James Haskell doesn’t hold back.
In this episode, he sits down with Matt Haycox to rip into the modern game –from broken business models and culture wars to mental health, ADHD and what happens when the stadium lights go off.

James talks openly about his rise through professional rugby, playing for England and the Lions, and the reality behind contracts, pay and how badly the sport is run off the pitch. He also dives into therapy, diagnosis, anger, chasing money for the wrong reasons, and what it took to rebuild his life, marriage and identity after rugby.

If you care about elite performance, mental health, building wealth after your first career, or just want to hear someone say what everyone else is thinking, you’ll get a lot from this one.

You’ll hear James and Matt talk about:

•  Why rugby is “backwards and broken” behind the scenes.
•  ADHD, mental health, therapy and managing anger.
•  Fame, ambition and the realities of chasing wealth.
•  Money management, investing and life after rugby.
•  Fatherhood, relationships and what legacy really means.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:14 – Coming Up
6:26 – Rugby Career Beginnings & Professional Milestone
13:17 – International Rugby Success
18:53 – The Business and Future of Rugby
27:05 – Inclusion, Diversity and Sports Culture
38:26 – Mental Health and ADHD
47:14 – Mindset, Ambition and Wealth
58:13 – Financial Management and Business Ventures
01:07:24 – Life and Fatherhood
01:10:27 – Personal Relationships, Mentorship and Legacy

Resources & Links:

• James Haskell: Instagram: @jameshaskell 
• Buzzsprout/Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts: https://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.buzzsprout.com
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