The Rugby Players Association (RPA) is proud to announce our new partnership with specialist foreign exchange consultants Elite FX.
 
The new three-year partnership with the RPA will not only include first-rate financial consultancy, but Elite FX will also be sponsoring an award at the annual RPA Awards as well as supporting our charity efforts with Restart.
 
Elite FX exists to help high profile sports players and business leaders to protect their money when moving it from one currency to another.

For rugby professionals playing overseas it is especially important that they cut out the risk of losing money because of market movements beyond their control. Elite FX has created a strategy that gives peace of mind to each individual player. Their personal financial plan guarantees a favourable rate no matter what may be happening in the volatile world of currency exchange.

With more than 20 years' experience, the company's founder and Chief Executive Stuart Holmes leads an experienced team, who offer a personalised service to every client to ensure their best interests on a day to day basis. 

Stuart Holmes, Chief Executive of Elite FX, welcomes the partnership with the RPA: "We see this as an ideal fit between the premier organisation that benefits rugby players and our currency service that is rooted in rugby and is supported by leading former players."

“We take the stress out of salaries. Players can concentrate on their sport knowing that we are protecting their money.”
 
Lawrence Dallaglio, former England rugby captain and an Elite FX Director said: “Most players just want to focus on their sport and too often lack expert help to navigate the markets, making them vulnerable to negative movements. With Elite FX on your side you can make sure your money is protected.”

RPA Head of Commercial Gaia Bursell, said: “We are excited to partner with Elite FX as our exclusive foreign exchange partner for the next three years.

Both Lawrence and Stuart are familiar with the workings of the RPA and we are looking forward to developing our relationship with them across our financial management programme. Creating viable and safe options for our players is at the forefront of what we do and we look forward to our members reaping the benefits of this partnership."
 
About the RPA
 
The Rugby Players Association is the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby players in England. We represent more than 800 male and female current rugby players, as well as more than 400 former players.
 
It is our mission to support, promote and protect the interests of our members, from the moment they sign their first professional contracts, throughout their playing careers, and beyond as they embark on the next phase of their lives.

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.

The RPA has also acted as the exclusive commercial representative of the England Team since 2004 and performs the following duties on behalf of Team England: Negotiation of the Elite Players Squad Contract, England and Saxons match fees, England team win bonuses and Image Rights payments with the RFU.

For more information about the Rugby Players Association, please visit www.theRPA.co.uk

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Penny Maltby-Payne – Head of Communications, RPA

020 3053 6670

Matt Dalton, COO, Elite FX
matt@elite-fx.com
020 3879 6961