England Rugby World Cup champion Ben Cohen has revealed that he sold his winner’s medal to survive financial struggles during Covid-19.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the former winger revealed that winning a World Cup 'meant everything', but it didn't set him up for the real world after his retirement.

Former rugby player Tim Bateman joined Piney to discuss.

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England Rugby World Cup champion Ben Cohen has revealed that he sold his winner’s medal to survive financial struggles during Covid-19.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the former winger revealed that winning a World Cup 'meant everything', but it didn't set him up for the real world after his retirement.
Former rugby player Tim Bateman joined Piney to discuss.
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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.

A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.

Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.

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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.
A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.
Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.
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Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.

The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.

Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard. 

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.
The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.
Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard.&nbsp;
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Whitney Hansen: Black Ferns head coach on the team's 26-19 loss to England in Twickenham

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.

He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.

He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.
He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.
He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.
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Scott Wootton: former Wellington Phoenix player on his retirement from football

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Tim Bateman: former rugby player on the difficulties former athletes can have when transitioning out of sport

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