# Phil Vickery's bodybuilding journey

> Former England rugby star Phil Vickery reveals how bodybuilding improved his health after retiring from rugby.
- Title: Phil Vickery's bodybuilding journey · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Former England rugby star Phil Vickery reveals how bodybuilding improved his health after retiring from rugby.
- Keywords: phil vickery, england, bodybuilding, rugby, cte, physical culture association, The Rugby Paper
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495778/raging-bull-shows-what-it-takes-to-be-a-bodybuilder
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-25T03:59:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: phil vickery, england, bodybuilding, rugby, cte, physical culture association, sports
## Phil Vickery's bodybuilding journey
Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery shows how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby.
## Rugby World Cup winner competes
Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery recently competed in the official Physical Culture Association (PCA) bodybuilding competition.
## Post-rugby health challenges
Vickery faces probable CTE diagnosis and is part of ongoing litigation related to his rugby career.
## Key takeaway

Phil Vickery, a former England rugby captain, competed in a bodybuilding competition to address post-rugby health challenges including probable CTE.