From growing up in France to representing his country on the international stage, rugby league player Kevin Larroyer has lived a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and saying yes when life opens an unexpected door.

Arriving in the UK unable to speak or read English, Kevin immersed himself in both the sport and the culture - balancing professional rugby with the challenge of learning a new language and pursuing a Master’s degree at Leeds Beckett University. Along the way, he leaned on the invaluable support of Rugby League Cares during a period when he needed direction the most.

In this conversation, Kevin reflects on the highs and lows of a decade-long rugby league career, the sliding-door moment when sports tech company Catapult approached him about joining their sales team, and the transition from athlete to thriving sales professional. Now excelling in sports technology sales and returning to Leeds Beckett as a guest lecturer, he shares the lessons, mindset shifts, and hard-earned perspective that have shaped his journey.