Ed's Blog

Navigating the Road No One Chooses
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...
Navigating the Road No One Chooses
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...

Tiger Stripes to Cherry and Whites.
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....
Tiger Stripes to Cherry and Whites.
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....

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

Battling Setbacks and Celebrating Rugby: A Mont...
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...
Battling Setbacks and Celebrating Rugby: A Mont...
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...

Diagnosis: MND
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...
Diagnosis: MND
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...

Build up to Australia
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...
Build up to Australia
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...