"The hidden concessions made in the name of playing for your country are found all over sport, but there's a particular strand that belongs to the Irish female rugby player who plays club rugby in England."
"Take Edel McMahon. The Clare woman gave up her day job as a field engineer for medical devices last year to focus on preparing and playing at the Women's Rugby World Cup."
Hidden concessions for playing for one’s country appear across sport. A specific strain affects Irish women’s rugby players who play club rugby in England. Edel McMahon is an example of the sacrifices involved. She is from Clare and gave up her day job as a field engineer for medical devices to focus on preparing for and playing at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Injury then becomes a difficult problem for non-contracted players because they lack the security that contracted athletes may have. The need to balance recovery with work and rugby commitments can create additional pressure and uncertainty.
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