IPF Support

We are here to give support and information to rugby players who have sustained a catastrophic spinal cord or acute severe traumatic brain injury which has resulted in permanent disability whilst playing rugby in England at any level and any age. Our support is available to help players through recovery, rehabilitation and for the rest of their lives.

We will support in any way that is possible and necessary, either financially, by supporting family, friends and club or by providing professional recommendations and advice on other methods of support outside our charity.

Apply for Support

If you are, or have a relative that is an injured player and you feel you need some financial support please see our Apply for Support page or for more information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more support please see our Useful Links page or if you have any more questions please get in touch with us on: 020 8831 7693.

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Latest News

  • Allianz Stadium celebrates first ever 5K run

    Over 450 runners undertook an inaugural 5K run at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Wednesday 8th January 2025.  

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  • The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) and The OT Practice

    The RFU Injured Players Foundation, the official charity of England Rugby, works to enable its members to live the life they wish to lead. In order to help deliver on this aim, the charity has been working with The OT Practice to provide occupational therapy support to members with more complex injuries.

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  • IPF and Spinal Research Cement New Funding Partnership

    The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) and Spinal Research have further strengthened their partnership to continue to improve the lives of those paralysed after a spinal cord injury. The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) and Spinal Research have further strengthened their partnership to continue to improve the lives of those paralysed after a spinal cord injury. 

     

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Real Stories

  • Tom's Story

    'I could have got to Uni without the IPF help, but I'm not sure I would have gone to Uni without the IPF help.'

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  • KJ's Story

    "There wasn’t a single day that the IPF and the club weren’t there for me. It has made me appreciate rugby even more.”

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  • Jamie's Story

    “Life is not the same as it was but a million times better than it could have been."

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