Every player will experience some form of adjustment period after leaving rugby. We seek to empower rugby players, who contributed to the success of the game, to achieve their full potential Beyond The Game.
The Need
As players move away from the game there needs to be a programme of support to ensure a smooth transition into their new career.
The Realities of Professional Rugby
Professional rugby is all consuming during a players career. The GRPF will work with players after they leave the game to ensure they are supported during their transition.
Community & Mentoring
The loss of identity, community and a team environment is one of the many hurdles that players face as they transition. GRPF will aim to address this through both in person connection but also through digital platforms.
Career & Business Coaching
As they reach the end of their playing careers, many players are unsure what their next career will be and how to harness the skills they have learnt and developed during their professional career.
Partnership Programme
The GRPF will work with partners in a range of different ways to ensure our players have access to world leading organisations who will support their growth and development.
About us
By THE Players, For THE Players
The Global Rugby Players Foundation was created by the players, for the players. Our 10 founders are legends of the game who want to support fellow players Beyond The Game.
The Global Rugby Players Foundation is supported by World Rugby and backed by International Rugby Players. The game acknowledges it has a duty of care not just to its current players but to those who have hung up the boots; the men and women who have helped bring the game to where it is today.
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how to help
There are many ways to support the work of the Foundation, for more information please see below and reach out to the team at partnerships@rugbyplayersfoundation.com
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