WELCOME FOR OUR PLAYERS. RPA HUB LATEST NEWS LIFT THE WEIGHT RPA Hold Mental Health First Aid Training Course with Exeter Chiefs Earlier this month, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), held a two-day Mental Health First Aid Training Course (MHFA), hosted by Gallagher Premiershi... 24TH NOV 2021 READ MORE LATEST NEWS 15 Under 23 MVP of the Month - November Nominees READ MORE 29TH NOV 2021 PRESS RELEASE Manchester’s Christian Day joins UK Anti-Doping Athlete Commission READ MORE 25TH NOV 2021 PRESS RELEASE Vickii Cornborough elected as first female RPA Vice Chair READ MORE 16TH NOV 2021 LATEST NEWS Max Ojomoh Wins October MVP - 15 Under 23 READ MORE 15TH NOV 2021 LATEST NEWS Sir Ian McGeechan Previews England v Australia READ MORE 11TH NOV 2021 CASE STUDY Case Study – Leggings Law Change by Christian Day, RPA Head of Player Affairs READ MORE 10TH NOV 2021 LATEST NEWS PRESS RELEASE RPA Launch 15 Under 23 Team of the Season’ READ MORE 3RD NOV 2021 SHOW MORE WATCH THE VIDEO FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US MEMBERSHIP The Rugby Players Association is committed to supporting professional 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. ABOUT US 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 rugby players, as well as more than 400 former players. It’s our mission is 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. FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE FEATURE LIFTTHEWEIGHT 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: 01373 858 080 FIND OUT MORE NEWSLETTER SIGNUP SIGN UP FROM OUR MEMBERS MARK LAMBERT RPA HEAD OF RUGBY POLICY + FORMER HARLEQUINS PLAYER “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.” 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