Welcome to
Beyond The Comeback
Welcome to Beyond The Comeback (formally ‘ReBuild), a platform about the hidden mental side of injury recovery. We discuss the mental challenges of injuries, the loss of identity that can come with time away from sport, and to help people feel less alone.
Who I am
Hi there, I’m Tom!
I’m a former rugby player whose career was constantly shaped by serious injury and long periods of recovery. My own experience of injury revealed how deeply sport and identity can become intertwined, which ultimately inspired the creation of Beyond The Comeback.
During my own rehabilitation, I became increasingly aware of the gap between the realities of recovery and how it is often portrayed on social media. Beyond The Comeback began as a way to share a more honest perspective - creating space for conversations around identity, isolation, and the psychological side of rebuilding after sport
What Beyond The Comeback Offers
‘The Long Road Back’
‘The Long Road Back’ is Beyond The Comeback’s podcast series, built around honest conversations about injury and recovery. Each episode focuses on in-depth interviews with elite athletes, exploring the realities behind setbacks - the uncertainty, frustration, identity challenges, and mental battles that rarely get seen publicly.
By moving beyond highlight reels and comeback headlines, the podcast aims to share authentic experiences from those who have lived through injury, helping athletes feel understood, less isolated, and better prepared for the realities of the recovery journey.
Speaking Events
Beyond the Comeback exists beyond the screen - offering honest, in-person conversations with schools, teams, and sporting environments. These talks focus on opening up real discussions around the ‘hidden’ part of injury - the loss of identity, uncertainty, and pressures that often go unspoken in sport.
The aim is simple - to give young athletes a healthier, more honest understanding of injury and recovery, and the confidence to talk about it openly.
Online Events
Beyond The Comeback hosts online events that bring injured athletes together to open up honest conversations about the realities of injury. These sessions create a space to share experiences, ask questions and hear from others who understand what recovery can actually feel like.
From conversations around the mental side of injury to practical discussions with athletes and professionals, our online events are designed to help people feel heard, understood and less alone throughout their recovery.
Contact Us
If you are interested in organising a talk, becoming a guest on ‘The Long Road Back, or would simply like to have a chat please do get in contact!