White Lines: A Rugby Life Broken and Rebuilt
From the roar of packed stadiums to the silence of a prison cell, White Lines is the blazing true story of Ryan Caldwell - former Ulster, Ireland and Premiership rugby player - whose fall from grace nearly cost him everything.
Once hailed as a towering enforcer on the pitch, Ryan's life spiralled after injury ended his career. Addiction, rage and despair took hold, culminating in a moment of devastating reckoning. But from the brink of death, he chose to fight - not for glory, but for survival.
What follows is a raw, unforgettable journey: through the depths of trauma, into the heart of the Amazon jungle, and across the rugged terrain of healing. With the help of shamanic wisdom, plant medicine and radical self-reflection, Ryan confronts the pain he buried beneath his rugby persona and begins to rebuild.
Co-written with journalist Peter Lockhart, White Lines is more than a sports memoir - it's a lit tale of redemption, resilience and the courage to rewrite your story. Gritty, honest, fiercely human, this is a book for anyone who's ever stood at the edge and wondered if there was a way back.
About the Author
Ryan Caldwell is a former professional rugby player turned natural medicine and breathwork practitioner. Born in Belfast, he played rugby for Ulster, Bath, Exeter and Ireland, earning a reputation as a fierce competitor and free spirit before injury and self destruction brought everything crashing down.
Ryan speaks openly about mental health, addiction and transformation, helping others find their way back to themselves. He lives quietly in Straid, Northern Ireland, with his partner Tara and their two young children, trading the roar of stadiums for the chaos of family life.
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From the roar of packed stadiums to the silence of a prison cell, White Lines is the blazing true story of Ryan Caldwell - former Ulster, Ireland and Premiership rugby player - whose fall from grace nearly cost him everything.
Once hailed as a towering enforcer on the pitch, Ryan's life spiralled after injury ended his career. Addiction, rage and despair took hold, culminating in a moment of devastating reckoning. But from the brink of death, he chose to fight - not for glory, but for survival.
What follows is a raw, unforgettable journey: through the depths of trauma, into the heart of the Amazon jungle, and across the rugged terrain of healing. With the help of shamanic wisdom, plant medicine and radical self-reflection, Ryan confronts the pain he buried beneath his rugby persona and begins to rebuild.
Co-written with journalist Peter Lockhart, White Lines is more than a sports memoir - it's a lit tale of redemption, resilience and the courage to rewrite your story. Gritty, honest, fiercely human, this is a book for anyone who's ever stood at the edge and wondered if there was a way back.
About the Author
Ryan Caldwell is a former professional rugby player turned natural medicine and breathwork practitioner. Born in Belfast, he played rugby for Ulster, Bath, Exeter and Ireland, earning a reputation as a fierce competitor and free spirit before injury and self destruction brought everything crashing down.
Ryan speaks openly about mental health, addiction and transformation, helping others find their way back to themselves. He lives quietly in Straid, Northern Ireland, with his partner Tara and their two young children, trading the roar of stadiums for the chaos of family life.
