Each year the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) holds a men's and women's fundraising tournament at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
In celebration men’s vets rugby, six teams come together to support the charity by fundraising in the months leading up to the event. They then take part in a number of tournament matches, including a Super Vets Match for players over 50 years old, on the Allianz's hallowed turf with their friends and family watching!
- Read more about Vets Day 2025.
- Hear more from professional referee and IPF ambassador, Wayne Barnes at Vets Day 2025.
- Listen to what 2024's players say about the tournament.
Event Details
2027's event will take place on Saturday 6th June 2027 (TBC).
The format of the day is fully contested 15-aside rugby, and where this isn't possible 'Game On' principles are applied so the game/s can proceed.
Teams can have up to 35 players in their squad, and bring up to 10 members of team staff into the tunnel area and pitchside.
The two teams who fundraise the most get to call the home or away changing room their base for the day!
Registration Information
To take part in the players and team staff need to pay a registration fee. This fees supports with the organisation of the event including medical care, and the post event meal. The registration fees for 2027's event are:
- Player Registration Fee: £60
- Team Staff Registration Fee: £30
Fundraising Pledges
Whilst the event is a celebration of vets rugby, it's also about the rugby family coming together to support the charity through fundraising as much as possible. With the two teams who fundraise the most getting the opportunity to use the home or away changing room as their base on the day, there's alot to play for!
With fundraising in mind, every player who registers and takes part commits to a minimum fundraising pledge of £300.
How To Apply
Applications are open until Sunday 5th July, and clubs will be notified by Friday 31st July is their application has been successful.
