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The realities of life after sport

by Taejah Boothe | Jun 4, 2026

Credit Thomas Berry

Thomas Berry faced numerous injuries which permanently took him out of rugby. He has used his social media platform, RebuildbyTom , to share his recovery journey to help others going through injury. Using his platform he speaks about redefining his identity outside of sports, mental health and recovery tips.


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