WHAT WE DO 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. Our Aims: To safeguard the rights of players past, present and future To establish and maintain better conditions of employment To provide members with representation at the highest level of the game To provide financial or other assistance to our members suffering from serious injury, illness or hardship To assist with career and educational training for our members To promote the sport of rugby union in England To see the list of our former winners from the RPA Awards, please click here. Our Team The RPA is proud of its rugby heritage and the work we do on behalf of our members. Learn more about the team and our Players’ Board, or get in touch. SEE ALL Our Partners The RPA’s has established strong partnerships with a number of leading brands. Follow the link below to find out more about our partners, or if you are interested in partnering with us. SEE ALL Interested in boosting your personal development? Join the R-P-A SIGN ME UP FROM OUR MEMBERS MARK LAMBERT HEAD OF RUGBY POLICY “The need for a trade union in the game has never been greater in my opinion. Not only does the RPA offer support and guidance in many areas, it also fights for the big issues that define the life of the modern professional rugby player.” NEWSLETTER SIGNUP SIGN UP OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS OUR OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS ABOUT US Membership Meet The Team Team England LIFT THE WEIGHT News Events Restart JOIN THE RPA CONTACT US .cls-1{isolation:isolate;}logo-therpa-long https://www.ppf.org.uk/ https://www.rugbyplayers.org/ 2021 The RPA All rights reserved. Privacy Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy ACCEPT