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Having been catastrophically injured five years ago playing for Solihull rugby club Silhillians, Lee Jones is now their chairman.

Tom Hughes was catastrophically injured playing rugby having just returned as an Army captain from a tour of Afghanistan but in the intervening decade his achievements have been nothing less than extraordinary.

Rugby clubs are the hubs of the rugby family within the local community, many of whom fundraise each season for the RFU IPF.  

Carl Igolen-Robinson was in South America as a member of staff with Haileybury rugby squad anticipating an enjoyable rugby tour.

Students from Sussex University’s Men’s RFC have raised a massive £15,955 this year in support of the RFU Injured Players Foundation!

Congratulations to IPF injured player Andy Barrow on being named as DisabilityPower100 Top Influencer by the ShawTrust.

This World OT Day our resident Occupational Therapist Caroline Searight has discussed the changes made over the last 6 months and the powerful impact that has been achieved.

They should have been cheered on by thousands as the London Marathon took place through the streets of the capital.

Instead, four intrepid heroes were waved off by World Rugby chairman, Bill Beaumont, to complete 26.2 miles around Kendal Rugby Club’s first team pitch. Three of them were in wheelchairs and all four were fundraising for the RFU Injured Players Foundation.

RFU Injured Players Foundation client Gary Evans shares his experiences at the Battle Back weekend, and how it helped him find his love of archery.

As Michael Fatialofa and his wife Tatiana head home to New Zealand this month (September) they have expressed their sincere appreciation to the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) for helping the family after Michael's spinal cord injury.

Players who have piled on some weight during lockdown and want to get fit again for the fast, new, non-contact rugby may want to sign up to an initiative launched by Old Albanians and raise money for charities which include the RFU Injured Players Foundation.

England Rugby players get behind the #twopointsixchallenge in aid of the RFU Injured Players Foundation!

Support catastrophically injured rugby players by fundraising and taking part in the Local Landmarks Challenge!

The brand new way to win incredible rugby prizes, whilst supporting our important work. 

Join the England Rugby Supporters Draw today and you could win a host of amazing prizes each time England plays, including British Airways flights, the chance to watch the team train at Pennyhill Park, signed kit, match tickets and much, much more. 

The RFU Injured Players Foundation can be a beacon of hope for those who need it the most.

Four years ago Harry Langley was injured playing hooker for the University of Sussex when he was 20. Since then he has shifted his focus to wheelchair rugby and is now aiming to represent Team GB at the Paralympic Games.

Looking to expand their research programme, the IPF is keen to hear from interested researchers who can contribute to the Foundation's vision.