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Navigating the Road No One Chooses

Navigating the Road No One Chooses

Ed Slater

I often reflect on life before MND. Not in a negative way, I think about moments in Rugby, I think about places I’ve been, mistakes I have made, opportunities I...

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Navigating the Road No One Chooses

Ed Slater

I often reflect on life before MND. Not in a negative way, I think about moments in Rugby, I think about places I’ve been, mistakes I have made, opportunities I...

18 comments
Tiger Stripes to Cherry and Whites.

Tiger Stripes to Cherry and Whites.

Ed Slater

In the summer of 2017 I moved from Leicester Tigers to Gloucester. It was an unusual move because it involved a swap deal with Jonny May coming the other way....

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Tiger Stripes to Cherry and Whites.

Ed Slater

In the summer of 2017 I moved from Leicester Tigers to Gloucester. It was an unusual move because it involved a swap deal with Jonny May coming the other way....

8 comments
Finding My Place: How a 3am Call Led Me to Leicester Tigers

Finding My Place: How a 3am Call Led Me to Leic...

Ed Slater

I arrived at Oval Park, the training ground of Leicester Tigers, in December 2009. I was surprised to find I’d be swapping Sydney in the height of summer for Leicester...

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Finding My Place: How a 3am Call Led Me to Leic...

Ed Slater

I arrived at Oval Park, the training ground of Leicester Tigers, in December 2009. I was surprised to find I’d be swapping Sydney in the height of summer for Leicester...

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Battling Setbacks and Celebrating Rugby: A Month of Challenges and Hope

Battling Setbacks and Celebrating Rugby: A Mont...

Ed Slater

 I was proud to see the 745 Cross Code Rugby game launched recently. I wasn’t sure if it would remain just an idea between Rob and me, but thanks to...

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Battling Setbacks and Celebrating Rugby: A Mont...

Ed Slater

 I was proud to see the 745 Cross Code Rugby game launched recently. I wasn’t sure if it would remain just an idea between Rob and me, but thanks to...

15 comments
Diagnosis: MND

Diagnosis: MND

Ed Slater

I was diagnosed with MND in July 2022, but only after a torturous 10 months of feeling my symptoms worsen, leading to what felt like an inevitable outcome. I remember...

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Diagnosis: MND

Ed Slater

I was diagnosed with MND in July 2022, but only after a torturous 10 months of feeling my symptoms worsen, leading to what felt like an inevitable outcome. I remember...

9 comments
Build up to Australia

Build up to Australia

Ed Slater

I was working between River Island and GAP in the shopping center, believe it or not, and spending my time and money enjoying life with my mates—going out or playing...

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Build up to Australia

Ed Slater

I was working between River Island and GAP in the shopping center, believe it or not, and spending my time and money enjoying life with my mates—going out or playing...

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