We are England Rugby's official charity

We are the RFU Injured Players Foundation

IPF fundraisers collecting money

About the IPF

The RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) are here to give immediate and lifelong support to rugby players who, while playing rugby union in England at any level and at any age, sustain a catastrophic spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury which has resulted in permanent disability.

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Need Support?

Our support is available to help injured players through recovery, rehabilitation and for the rest of their lives. We aim to empower injured players to live a full and independent life, and to support players and their families in any way possible; in whatever way they might need.

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We donate approximately £1,000,000 per year to improving
injured player's independence.

Real Stories
Tom's Story

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...

KJ's Story

KJ's Story

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

John's Story

John's Story

"In many ways the IPF gave me my life back."

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Upcoming Events

The London Landmarks Half Marathon

The only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster, the...

Event date: 12th April 2026

Location: London

Registration fee: £50

Minimum fundraising pledge: £800

London to Paris Cycle Challenge

September 2026 This amazing cycle challenge goes through the English and French countryside and is...

Event date: 24 - 26th September 2026

Location: London, Paris

Registration fee: £156

Minimum fundraising pledge: £2,500

Three Peaks Challenge

  Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three...

Event date: 3 days starting on various dates

Location: England, Scotland and Wales

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We are continually funding research to make breakthroughs to understand how we can improve the care of injured players