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04/11/2026

What comes next after rugby?

Last Wednesday, players from Bristol, Gloucester and Exeter joined us at KPMG’s Bristol offices to explore different career options after rugby and see how the skills they’ve developed in elite sport can can be used in business.

Thanks to everyone at KPMG for such a great day!

We can’t wait for the next event in Newcastle! 🙌

To read more about it or find out about our upcoming events in partnership with KPMG click on the link in our bio 🔗

27/10/2026

The Rugby Awards are back!

Together with PREM Rugby, Premiership Women’s Rugby and England Rugby we’ll be bringing together the biggest names in rugby and honouring the incredible players, teams and individuals that are making their mark on the game 🏆

So whether you’re in the room with us, or are tuning in on TNT Sports or HBO Max, join us as we celebrate the very best of the game, on and off the pitch.

🗓️ Wednesday 9th June 2027
📍 Old Billingsgate, London

And as if it couldn’t get any better… the evening will also raise vital funds for Restart, helping to support players and their families through serious injury, illness and hardship.

Want to be part of it?

Head to the link in our bio to secure your table or find out more 🔗

📸 James Robinson 📸

23/10/2026

Christian Wade makes PREM Rugby history! 🔥🏉

101 tries... and counting...

An unbelievable achievement which brings him level with Chris Ashton as the league’s joint all-time top try-scorers 🙌

21/10/2026

Congratulations to England Rugby Head of Women’s Performance, Charlie Hayter, on his appointment to the The British & Irish Lions!

We can’t wait to see Charlie take on the role of General Manager of High Performance ahead of the 2027 Tour 🦁

16/10/2026

Forever one of us.

We’re devastated to hear of the passing of Lions Rugby Company 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.

28/09/2026

Leading the Women’s Rugby Board for 2026/27 🤝

Abi Burton has been re-elected as Chair, with Grace Deane elected Vice Chair ahead of the new season.

Together with player representatives from across Premiership Women’s Rugby, they’ll help ensure the players’ voice is heard on the issues that matter throughout the season.

25/09/2026

The wait is almost over. 🏉

returns tonight!

Good luck to everyone heading into Round 1. We’ll be with you every step of the way!

01/09/2026

The Rugby Players Association (RPA) has today launched its Impact and Insights Report 2025-26, showcasing the work of the Association across the men’s, women’s and retired game over the past season.

Now in its third edition, the annual report brings together player insight, key areas of RPA activity and examples of how the collective player voice is helping to shape the future of elite rugby in England.

This year’s report places a particular focus on the insight gathered directly from players and the action it has helped drive across areas including player welfare, representation, personal development and support for life beyond rugby.

It also highlights the continued growth of Gain Line and Thrive, the RPA’s work to develop future leaders and coaches, support for retired players, and the impact of Restart, the official players’ charity of PREM Rugby and Premiership Women's Rugby.

Read more here:

19/08/2026

A look back at our first ever Women’s U23 Induction Day.

A brilliant day at Rugby School, supporting the next generation of players on and off the pitch.

10/06/2026

As voted for by the RPA Mens & Women’s Rugby Board, the winner of the RPA Blyth Spirit Award is:

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