Big Lez's League Podcast

Sophie is an NRLW athlete who has played 15 games for the Wests Tigers and represented the Steelers in 2025. She is also studying nutrition and runs and instagram page educating people on how to go about your nutrition as an athlete.

In this engaging conversation, NRLW player Sophie Curtin shares her journey in women's rugby league, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing injury rehab, training, and her dietetics studies. She highlights the importance of the evolving policies around pregnancy in the NRLW, and the critical role of nutrition in athlete performance, and in doing so revealed that the NRLW has ways to go in setting up NRLW athletes to perform at their best. Sophie's insights provide a unique perspective on the growth and future of women's rugby league, emphasising the need for better development pathways and resources for female athletes.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to NRLW and Off-Season Challenges

03:05 - Balancing Rehab and Training in Off-Season

06:02 - Maintaining Fitness and Routine During Extended Breaks

08:56 - Cohesion Between NRLW Teams and Pathways

11:56 - Experiences in State of Origin and Merit Squad

14:52 - Growing Up in Rugby League and Pathways

17:52 - Development Pathways for Women in Rugby League

20:51 - Future of Women's Rugby League in New Zealand

25:30 - Cultural Insights and Team Dynamics in Rugby League

27:39 - Navigating Injuries and NRLW Aspirations

28:02 - The Intersection of Nutrition and Athletic Performance

30:58 - Nutrition Resources in NRLW: A Comparative Analysis

33:23 - Improving Nutrition Support for NRLW Athletes

36:10 - Calories, Nutrition, and Season Preparation

38:08 - Disparities in Nutrition Between NRL and NRLW

41:09 - Pregnancy and Its Impact on NRLW Athletes

46:35 - Sophie Sports Nutrition Business

49:23 - Future Aspirations in Sports Nutrition

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