Episode 1: The Future Immortals — Legacy That Lives On

13 Feb

This is the beginning of something bigger than a podcast.

In our first episode, we unpack the heart behind the Arthur Beetson Foundation and the creation of the Future Immortals Tour — a movement designed to carry forward the legacy of Arthur Beetson in the way he lived it.

Not through appearances.
Not through headlines.
But through time in community.

Hosted by Bo de la Cruz and joined by Petero Civoniceva and Ian Lacey, we explore how the Tour was born from a simple but powerful idea: former players giving back properly — by showing up, staying present, and connecting with everyone from young kids to Elders in remote communities.

This episode goes deeper than football.

We talk about:

What it means when high-profile players return to communities where rugby league is a way of life
The emotional reality many players face when retirement hits and “the lights switch off”
How the Tour provides renewed purpose and belonging for former players
Why representation matters for young Indigenous and Pacific Islander kids
The power of shared meals, shared stories and genuine connection

The Future Immortals Tour has a dual purpose.

For communities, it brings role models back into places where access to elite players is rare but the love of the game runs deep.

For former players, it offers reconnection — to culture, to identity, to service, and to each other.

It becomes more than a visit.
It becomes a healing space.
A mentoring space.
A legacy in motion.

This podcast exists to document that journey.

To capture the stories.
To honour Arthur’s vision.
And to show how rugby league can continue to impact lives long after the final whistle.

This is Episode 1.
This is the foundation.
And from here, the journey continues.

Viewing Information

Episode 1 is available to watch free on our YouTube as a special launch release.

Moving forward, full-length episodes — including extended interviews, deeper conversations and exclusive behind-the-scenes content — will be available exclusively through the IN SPORT app.

To access complete episodes as they are released: