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Rachael Burford Joins The RPAThe Rugby Players Association (RPA) is pleased to announce that Rachael Burford will be joining the RPA, leading the women’s rugby department as the d...
1st Jul 2024
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The Rugby Players Association is committed to supporting elite rugby players, helping them to fulfil their potential off the field as well as on it.
Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including: independent representation; legal advice; personal and professional development; playing insurance; education; confidential counselling; transition support; and much more. Members can also access the support of our official charity, Restart, in the event of serious illness, injury or hardship.
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The Rugby Players Association is the representative body and collective voice of elite rugby players in England. We represent more than 600 male and female current rugby players, as well as more than 100 former players.
It is our mission to support, promote and protect the interests of our members, from the moment they begin their elite careers, throughout their playing days, and beyond as they embark on the next phase of their lives.
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One in four people in the UK will be affected by mental illness in any given year. Rugby players are no different. Through Lift the Weight, the RPA is committed to reducing the stigma that surrounds mental health issues while providing support to those that need it.
Confidential Counselling Service: 077800 08877