Over£130,000raised for
RestartRugby
While the event recognised the very best in English
rugby it also raised vital funds for Restart Rugby,
theOfficial Charity of The RPA, withover £130,000
donated on the night.
The funds raised at theAwards are crucial to
thework of Restart Rugby, whichwas established
in 2001 to support professional playerswho have
suffered injury, illness or hardship.
RPAGroupCEO, DamianHopley, said: “On
behalf of everyone at the RPA and Restart Rugby
I would like to thank all thosewho attended the
Awards and for their incredible support of such a
worthy cause. Themoney raised on the night will
help to continue the outstandingwork Restart Rugby
is doingwith players both past and present.”
Since its inception Restart Rugby has spent over
£800,000, helping over 250 players.Money raised
on the night will not only go towards helping injured
and retired players, but also provide educational
support for those transitioning into life after
rugby, aswell as providing a 24 hour confidential
counselling service for RPAmembers.
Donate toRestart Rugby andmake a
difference today: Text RUGB09 and then the
amount youwish todonate to70070.
Top5 tweets from
#RPAAwards15
JonnyWilkinson
@JonnyWilkinson -
Star of
@theRPA
night undoubtedly
@Hambofoundation
changing theworld for the better and transcending
sport. Need inspiration- check him out.
Jonathan Joseph
@Jonathanjoseph0 -
Overwhelmed and honoured to have received
Players’ Player and England Player of the Year. Thanks
to everyonewho voted! Gutted I couldn’t be there!
RochelleClark
@RockyClark_1 -
What a great night
@theRPA
awards. Very proud to have received this,
thanks tomy amazing teammates that voted forme.
Matt Hampson
@Hambofoundation -
Truly
honoured to receive the Blyth Spirit award tonight.
Thank you to everyone at
@theRPA #GetBusyLiving
Henry Slade
@Sladey_10 -
Can’t believe I won!
Really honoured to have received the award. Sorry
wasn’t there to accept. Thanks for getting up there
@philldollman
RPAPlayers’ Awards2016
–Bookyourplacenow
The RPA Players’ Awardswill return once again in
2016, with planning already in place to produce
another stellar event and help support the fantastic
work of Restart Rugby.
TheAwardswill take place on
Wednesday
11thMay, 2016
at Battersea Evolution in London,
with tables and individual places already on sale.
Contact SamBaringon 020 3053 6670or
to secure your place at
another unforgettable rugby experience.
Turn thepage for exclusive interviewswithAward
winners Jonathan JosephandRochelleClark
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