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Dare to be Different with Craig White

S2E17: Denis Betts - Ego, Regret & Life Beyond Rugby

26 Aug 2025

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Denis Betts is a rugby league legend.But behind the trophies and the Great Britain caps lies a story about ego, endings, and learning what really matters.In this raw and revealing conversation, Denis and I dive into:Why he chose to let go of anger in his mid-twentiesThe clash of egos and the regret of stepping away too soonThe role of family and the influence of strong women in his lifeWhat coaching Wigan Women has taught him about leadershipWhy joy and purpose matter more than medalsThis is Denis Betts like you’ve never heard him before.SHOW NOTESThe Making of a LegendDennis’s rise at Wigan and Great BritainWhat success looked like in a golden era of rugby leagueFamily, Joy & SimplicityWhy his happiest moments weren’t always on the pitchGrass, sun, family dinners — finding joy in the small thingsLetting Go of AngerThe moment he decided anger wasn’t serving him anymorePlaying a violent sport without carrying violence insideEgo, Endings & RegretThe clashing egos that led to his retirementThe regret of stepping away too soonLessons from endings and identity beyond sportStrong Women & LeadershipRaising three daughters and how it shaped himCoaching Wigan Warriors WomenWhat leadership really means when you adapt to the people in front of you

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