Rugby league star Josh opens up on the highs and lows of his career, from being dropped at 14 to becoming one of the sport’s top try scorers. We talk mental resilience, family, autism, training, recovery, switching to rugby union, losing the love for the game, and finding it again at Leigh Leopards.

00:00 – Intro

02:31 – Growing Up in Leigh & Discovering Rugby

06:12 – Getting Dropped by Wigan at 14

10:09 – The Comeback & Signing Again

13:12 – Mental Resilience & Family Life

18:24 – Super League Debut & Early Success

24:26 – Winning Finals & Career Highlights

33:33 – Switching to Rugby Union

44:23 – Losing the Love for Rugby

48:27 – Leigh Leopards

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