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Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder

Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder

Update: 2025-10-15
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Andrew Porter is best known for playing as a loosehead prop for Leinster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.

He has released his autobiography “Heart on My Sleeve: My Story of Struggle and Strength” in which he details how his mother’s death when he was 12 years old impacted his mental health, his subsequent eating disorder and how fatherhood has changed his perspective in every aspect of his life.

He spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s The Last Word.

Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.

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Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder

Irish International Andrew Porter On How His Drive To Excel In Rugby Helped Him Overcome His Eating Disorder