The Rugby Players Association is the representative body and collective voice of elite rugby players in England. Email: [email protected]
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Christian Wade makes @premrugby history! 🔥🏉
101 tries... and counting...
An unbelievable achievement which brings him level with @chrisashton14 as the league’s joint all-time top try-scorers 🙌
#OneofUs
Forever one of us.
We’re devastated to hear of the passing of @LionsRugbyCo player and former Sale Shark Hyron Andrews.
Our thoughts are with all of his family, friends and teammates at this incredibly sad and difficult time.
Rest in peace, Hyron.
24 hours to go.
Our Player Development Manager vacancy closes tomorrow.
Join the RPA to deliver Gain Line across two PREM Rugby clubs, supporting players with personal development, wellbeing and career transition.
Find out more and apply: therpa.co.uk/news/2026/9/job…
One week to go to apply for our Player Development Manager vacancy.
Join the RPA to deliver our Gain Line programme across two PREM Rugby clubs, supporting players with personal development, wellbeing and career transition.
Applications close 9 October.
therpa.co.uk/news/2026/9/job…
A look back at a brilliant day at @ThePWR Final 2026, where the RPA and @GRPF2024 brought retired players together to reconnect, catch up and stay connected to the game.
The day also provided access to free health checks for former players.
Supporting players goes beyond the playing career.
youtu.be/8HPDvSNorJw
THE PLAYERS. THE INSIGHT. THE IMPACT.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared just some of the stories and insights from our 2025-26 Impact & Insights Report.
Player welfare. Representation. Development. Transition. Support.
Read the full report: therpa.co.uk/rpa-impact-repo…
#WeAreThePlayers
𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 🏉
Abi Burton has been re-elected Chair of the RPA Women's Rugby Board, with Grace Deane elected Vice Chair for the 2026/27 season.
The Board also welcomes a number of new and returning player representatives from @ThePWR
Read more 👉therpa.co.uk/news/2026/9/rpa…
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Don’t miss out! 🎟️
Join the Red Roses tomorrow for our fixture against the Black Ferns at @allianz_stad.
Get your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/RRVNZWXV
ALT Red Roses graphic: "Last chance to get tickets. Red Roses vs Black Ferns, Allianz Stadium, 26.09.2026, 15:00", over a photo of a sold-out Allianz Stadium with a giant "We are the Red Roses" tifo and players walking out.
We are looking to appoint a Player Development Manager (PDM) to work with @premrugby clubs based in the London/South East region.
As a PDM, you’ll play an important role in helping elite rugby players get the most from their careers — both on and beyond the pitch.
Find out more 👉 therpa.co.uk/news/2026/9/job…
As #GallagherPREM gets underway tonight, we look back at the 2026 Final and a great day for retired players.
Together with @GRPF2024, we brought former players together to reconnect, catch up and access free health checks.
Supporting players doesn’t stop when playing does.
youtu.be/mSG6FuJi6IY
The wait is almost over. 🏉
#GallagherPREM returns tonight!
Good luck to everyone heading into Round 1. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
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The final home Test awaits 👊
We take on the Black Ferns this Saturday as we wrap up our @WXVRugby Global Series home leg at @allianz_stad.
Watch live on the England Rugby YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer 📺
@allianzuknews
What is the RPA Admiral Nurse Clinic?
Hear from two @DementiaUK Admiral Nurses as they explain the service and how it can support former elite rugby players and their families living with dementia.
Free, confidential appointments are available through the clinic, delivered in partnership with Dementia UK
dementiauk.org/rpa
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📊 What happens when player insight turns into action?
The @theRPA's new Impact & Insights Report highlights progress on representation, welfare, career development and support beyond rugby.
Read more 👇
worldplayersassociation.com/…
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Back in action 👊
John Mitchell has named his side for our opening fixture of the WXV Global Series home leg this Saturday.
Watch live on the England Rugby YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer at 15:00 BST.
Read more 👉 englandrugby.com/follow/news…
@O2 | #WearTheRose
ALT Red Roses team to play Australia. Saturday 12 September, 15:00 BST. CorpAcq Stadium, Salford. 15 Ellie Kildunne 14 Mia Venner 13 Megan Jones – captain 12 Tatyana Heard 11 Claudia Moloney-MacDonald 10 Holly Aitchison 9 Natasha Hunt 1 Mackenzie Carson 2 May Campbell 3 Sarah Bern 4 Delaney Burns 5 Lilli Ives Campion 6 Abi Burton 7 Sadia Kabeya – vice captain 8 Maddie Feaunati Replacements 16 Bryony Field 17 Hannah Botterman 18 Maud Muir 19 Morwenna Talling 20 Marlie Packer 21 Lucy Packer 22 Zoe Harrison 23 Helena Rowland
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HUGE NEWS ‼️‼️ multiple games this season will be streamed on ITV kicking off with Leicester v Saracens in Round 1!!
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The RPA have released their Impact Report highlighting how the association is supporting, developing and representing its members.
Every club. Every player. A voice.
Through the RPA Men’s and Women’s Rugby Boards, players are represented where decisions about the future of the game are made.
Read more in our 2025-26 Impact & Insights Report: therpa.co.uk/rpa-impact-repo…
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🗳️ Bristol prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA’s Men’s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed vice chair.
Lahiff, who was first elected chair ahead of the 2025/26 season, has been a long-standing member of the men’s player board.
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