During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, learn how the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is funding a trial with University College London (UCL) to understand more about how FES (functional electrical stimulation)* cycling can help people who have sustained a spinal cord injury regain movement, balance and mobility in their lower limbs.
The Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, will host a brand-new adrenaline-fuelled experience this October, as a spectacular giant zip wire takes flight from the iconic stands, sending thrill-seekers soaring over the pitch in a once-in-a-lifetime ride.
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is proud to announce that Trustee Judy Metcalfe has been honoured with an RFU Rose Award, recognising her exceptional contribution to rugby over many years. Judy will receive this prestigious award at England v Ireland in the men's Guinness Six Nations next year.
As Liam O’Keeffe’s Kilimanjaro climb draws near, the IPF member has ramped up his fundraising activity with the support of the Bristol rugby community and professional rugby referee Luke Pearce, an ambassador for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF).
On 17th May 2025 St Albans RFC hosted a Clash of Codes match for their Toby Sweeney Memorial Cup match, raising £2,300 for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF).
The Jack Fishwick 7s (JF7s), named in honour of RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) member Jack Fishwick, will return for its 11th year on Saturday 26th July 2025 at Wimbledon Rugby Club promising a day of sport, fun and entertainment.
The IPF is committed to supporting anyone who sustains a life-changing injury whilst playing rugby, but it has also worked alongside the RFU (Rugby Football Union) for many years with the aim of preventing anyone from ever needing its support.
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is pleased to welcome Charlotte Wright as its newest Welfare Officer. Charlotte will join the team in delivering support for our injured players who have sustained life-changing injuries while playing rugby union in England.
Once again, we saw the might of the rugby family this month as people from clubs across Oxfordshire came together for a rugby community walk in support of John Baker and his family, as they fundraised for the RFU Injured Players Foundation.
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF), England Rugby’s official charity, launched their Club Tour with an event held at Lymm RFC on Wednesday 11th June. IPF ambassadors Nick Mullins and Jason Robinson headlined the evening and discussed all things rugby with a focus on this summer’s forthcoming British and Irish Lions Tour, as well as sharing their personal reasons for supporting the charity.
If you’re an English rugby fan, there are few better feelings than running out at the home of England Rugby alongside your best mates. That’s exactly what grassroots teams from across the country enjoyed while raising over £130,000 for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF).
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening at Lymm RFC on Wednesday 11 June with Lions’ legend Jason Robinson, in support of the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF).
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is funding a trial with University College London (UCL) to understand more about how FES (functional electrical stimulation)* cycling can help people who have sustained a spinal cord injury regain movement, balance and mobility in their lower limbs.
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) enjoyed a hugely successful day at the annual British Sport Golf Championships, held this month at the prestigious Edgbaston Golf Club in Birmingham.
Georgina Baker, the daughter of IPF Member John Baker, is undertaking 12 hikes in 12 months to raise money for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) to thank them for their unwavering support since her father’s accident.
Former rugby player Liam O’Keeffe will attempt to become the first person with tetraplegia to push himself up Mount Kilimanjaro in a specially adapted mountain trike in October this year, as he aims to raise £50,000 for the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF).
The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) enjoyed another successful London Marathon on Sunday 27th April, as 26 runners helped the charity raise over £55,000 as they ran 26.2 miles around the capital’s streets.
Without the IPF I probably wouldn’t have got to where I am today.
'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.'
"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.”
