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Insight from the team.

Practical advice and honest perspective on what it takes to build a career in football and rugby — written by the people who do this work every day.

How to get scouted: a realistic guide for young African players
Scouting

2 April 2026

How to get scouted: a realistic guide for young African players

There's no single trick to getting scouted — but most of the players who do make it have a few habits in common. Here's what actually moves the needle.

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Reading your first professional contract: the five clauses that matter most
Contracts

12 March 2026

Reading your first professional contract: the five clauses that matter most

A first professional contract is one of the most consequential documents you'll ever sign — and one of the least understood. Here are the five lines that decide more than you think.

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Football and education: why we make every player under 21 keep studying
Youth development

4 February 2026

Football and education: why we make every player under 21 keep studying

We require an active education plan for every player under 21 we represent. Here's why — and what it costs us when an agency doesn't.

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Mental health for athletes: what the early signs look like
Welfare

8 January 2026

Mental health for athletes: what the early signs look like

By the time a player or family reaches out for help, things are usually well past the early stages. Here are the signals we've learned to watch for.

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Inside Lumasa's first year representing rugby talent
Rugby

10 December 2025

Inside Lumasa's first year representing rugby talent

We expanded into rugby representation a year ago. Here's what we've learned about scouting, contracts, and player development across two sports.

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