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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.

Lee Jones, who was injured playing for his club Silhillians RFC in 2016 aged 35, was unanimously voted to be his club’s chairman at the most recent AGM.

When The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex played in the 2019 King Power Royal Charity Polo Day, it was to raise awareness and funds for charities they support including the RFU’s Injured Players Foundation.

21 volunteers took on the Vitality London 10,000 as part of the IPF Team, including injured player Dani Watts who completed the race in a wheelchair alongside members of her rugby club, family and friends.

The rugby 7s & netball tournament at Wimbledon RFC in support of the IPF and is now in to its 6th year and needs your help to encourage more teams to enter.

Run London's central half marathon through Westminster and the City, and fundraise in support of catastrophically injured rugby players and the rugby family.

On 28th June Laura Wright will perform in a charity concert at the historic Bamburgh Castle in aid of the RFU Injured Players Foundation.

At the London Marathon a total of 25 IPF runners, raised over £65,000 between them to support catastrophically injured players and to fund vital injury prevention research.