"After 25 years of playing rugby and a lot of trips to A&E I've been advised by doctors to stop playing . My mind says I have another 5-10 years left but my body says now 
I've only broke my nose 4 times and knocked out a dozen or so times and broke a few fingers and dislocated my shoulder twice. What to do now "
Coach. You may already do so but it's a great opportunity to give something back to your club and the sport you love.
I'm never going to retire, I limp for 3 days after now and then again after midweek training and I'm the coach so don't do much.
Hope you go down this route and enjoy the next chapter. |
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"Coach? Develop the new generation of rugby players. Get back to grass roots. "
This 
Jeez you're 42 and no spring chicken anymore, be happy your body held up that long. I was fucked by 30. You actually look like a forward too and not some shiny shorts who avoided rucks and scrums.
I am very much looking forward to getting into coaching in the next few years. I miss the buzz of match day but you have to accept it won't be you on the pitch. I rationalise it by saying to myself that i had my time and loved it, now it's time to give that experience to someone else but you can still play a role. |
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Just because your body is telling you it's time to stop playing doesn't mean your rugby career is over.
You've got a lifetime of experience to share with others so go into coaching.
I'm sure the thrill of seeing your team succeed will be just as great as you got from playing yourself. |
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Some of the finest performers in competitive indoor rowing are ex rugby players, some of them ex professionals. It is low impact and with your power and fitness you might find that you excel. |
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By *icearmsMan
over a year ago
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So many things you can do I the game other than play... as many have said above coaching is a great way.
A mate of mine has recently got a job with Northampton after being told not to play again. He is working on kit management and basically sorting out all the equipment needed for the days training and games etc.
Top level Rugby seems much more accessible to enter as a sport than high level football. |
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If the Doc says stop... Then stop! It's not the sort of advice they give lightly.
As others have said, coaching is an option and working with kids teams can be really rewarding.
There are also many other sports you could take part in if you still need competition.
Cal |
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