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Wigan's Kelsey Gentles Balances Motherhood and Rugby Return

4/11/2026

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Kelsey Gentles, a rugby league player for Wigan, discusses her return to the sport after giving birth to Maia.
She notes the challenges of balancing motherhood and athletics and says her priorities have shifted.
She highlights the importance of support for pregnant players, citing a new agreement that provides maternity leave for England players and urges peers like Charlotte Caslick to embrace motherhood while continuing their careers.

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Kelsey Gentles, a rugby league player for Wigan, discusses her return to the sport after giving birth to Maia.
She notes the challenges of balancing motherhood and athletics and says her priorities have shifted.
She highlights the importance of support for pregnant players, citing a new agreement that provides maternity leave for England players and urges peers like Charlotte Caslick to embrace motherhood while continuing their careers.