RFU Injured Players Foundation

RFU Injured Players Foundation charity - we support rugby players with catastrophic spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries & help prevent future injuries

charity - the Injured Players Foundation. We support rugby players with catastrophic spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries & help prevent future injuries through research and education.

Only a few days to go before we re-create this as 12 teams enjoy playing at the home of as a small thank you for mont...
27/05/2026

Only a few days to go before we re-create this as 12 teams enjoy playing at the home of as a small thank you for months of fundraising for the IPF šŸ™

Hands up if youā€™re excited! šŸ™Œ





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This week is Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, led by It aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by individuals a...
19/05/2026

This week is Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, led by

It aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by individuals and families affected by brain injury, promote understanding, and encourage support from the wider public, organisations, and policymakers.

We will be featuring stories with some of our IPF Members during the week to highlight the often-invisible challenges of brain injury.

Today we catch up with Mike, who sustained an acute, severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2023 while playing for in Bristol. Head to RFUIPF.org.uk/news to read more about Mikeā€™s story.

This week is Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, led by It aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by individuals a...
19/05/2026

This week is Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, led by

It aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by individuals and families affected by brain injury, promote understanding, and encourage support from the wider public, organisations, and policymakers.

We will be featuring stories with some of our IPF Members during the week to highlight the often-invisible challenges of brain injury.

The rugby family has lost one of the best, not just to play the game but also one of the best human beings. Scott always...
18/05/2026

The rugby family has lost one of the best, not just to play the game but also one of the best human beings. Scott always had the biggest of hearts and the biggest of smiles, whether you knew him for years or were meeting him for the first time.

This photo was taken minutes after Scotland had just missed out on a famous win . He had said he would come to say hello to our injured players and there he was. Gutted by the loss, but an absolute gentleman with every guest and congratulating England supporters on their win.

Scott was one of the warmest, most welcoming people you could meet who always made you feel part of the family and always had life in perspective. He will be greatly missed.

Thinking of Scottā€™s family, friends and everyone connected to at this difficult timešŸ’”

From to Edinburgh to Bristol to Parma, it all comes down to Le Crunch in Bordeaux today.Weā€™ll be cheering on all the ...
17/05/2026

From to Edinburgh to Bristol to Parma, it all comes down to Le Crunch in Bordeaux today.

Weā€™ll be cheering on all the way! šŸŒ¹šŸ‰ Letā€™s goā€™ šŸ™Œ

16/05/2026

ā€œAs well as the practical things you might need as an injured player, for me itā€™s the mental support thatā€™s been really important.Having cheerleaders in your corner can make a massive difference."

We catch up with IPF member Amy about why support from the IPF and its rugby community network has been game-changing for her.

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Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, recognising the lived experiences of over 105,000 people living with spinal c...
15/05/2026

Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, recognising the lived experiences of over 105,000 people living with spinal cord injury across the UK.

As IPF Member and Ambassador Dani explains, ā€œEvery two hours in the UK, someoneā€™s life changes forever due to a spinal cord injury. It could be through a car accident or everyday situations. It happens to all ages, in all walks of life. 65% of those people understandably go on to report serious mental health struggles. We need to ensure every person with a spinal cord injury receives the specialist care and support they deserve.ā€

Head to www.RFUIPF.org.uk/news to learn more about Daniā€™s work with the Spinal Injuries Association and the APPG for Spinal Cord Injury to build a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury.

Find out more about SCI Awareness and the ā€˜Keep it Together campaignā€™ at www.spinal.co.uk/news

14/05/2026

Taking on new challenges, even ones that at first seem daunting, can have a hugely positive impact on our mental health.

Thatā€™s one of the aims of our IPF Engage Programmes, which brings members together to share experiences, build confidence and try new things in a supportive environment alongside family and friends.

If youā€™re an IPF member and would like to get involved, just contact our IPF welfare team.

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13/05/2026

Finding your ā€˜teamā€™ in life can make a world of difference. Strangers can become like family.

If you or anyone you know has sustained a life-changing injury playing rugby and needs support, please let them know weā€™re here

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07/05/2026

Introducing the RFU Injured Players Foundation in the words of IPF Members ā™„ļø

To find out more about what the IPF does and who the rugby charity supports, head to RFUIPF.org.uk

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Address

Rugby House, Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road
Twickenham
TW27PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

02088317660

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