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May 5

Bluestone Resort join the WRPA as Official Holiday Destination partner!

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) and Bluestone Resort have today announced a new partnership that sees Bluestone join as The...

May 4

Second Half Rugby – Helping our rugby heroes.

The WRPA’s charity Second Half Rugby exists to support players in real times of hardship. Professional rugby players are only ever one...

Apr 6

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) and The Garden Pod Company announce new partnership.

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) and The Garden Pod Company have today announced a new partnership. The partnership will see...

Feb 18

James King to continue as WRPA Chairman.

We are very pleased to announce that James King is staying on as Chairman of the WRPA until our next AGM at the end of the season....

Feb 2

James King, WRPA Chairman, retires from professional rugby with immediate effect.

James King, the Ospreys backrower and 11-times Welsh capped international and current WRPA Chairman is retiring from professional rugby...

Jan 29

Former player, Jack Cosgrove appointed Trustee of charity, Second Half Rugby.

Second Half rugby and the WRPA are delighted to announce the appointment of former Dragons player, Jack Cosgrove, as a trustee for our...

Jan 19

Former Wales Captain Ryan Jones appointed as Non-Executive of the Welsh Rugby Players Association

Ryan Jones has joined the Welsh Rugby Players Association as a Non-Executive. Ryan, most recently the Welsh Rugby Union’s Performance...

Jan 14

Tom Maynard Trust supports WRPA’s Resilience for Rugby programme

The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and the Tom Maynard Trust have entered into a new two-year partnership. The funding provided...

Jan 5

Chris Brindley MBE appointed as Non-Executive of WRPA

Chris Brindley MBE has joined the Welsh Rugby Players Association as a Non-Executive. Chris is one of the UK’s most eminent business...

Dec 21, 2020

Christmas Helplines

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for so many reasons. Please remember that help is at hand. Mental Wellbeing Samaritans - 116...

Dec 14, 2020

Strong start for the Welsh regions in European campaign

In what has already been an up and down season for the Welsh regions, with Covid causing on-going disruptions, the teams got their...

Dec 10, 2020

North named in World Rugby team of the decade

Ospreys and Wales winger George North has been named in World Rugby's Team of the Decade! North, who has 98 caps for Wales and three for...

Nov 18, 2020

Support Second Half Rugby when shopping online this festive season

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, whether you’re ready for it or not! Christmas shopping is no doubt already on your minds...

Nov 4, 2020

WRPA name All Sport insurance as Official Insurance Partner

The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) and All Sport Insurance have today announced a new partnership. The partnership will see All...

Nov 3, 2020

Jones becomes most capped player in international rugby history

Saturday 31st October, 2020, was a day that will be marked in history for Welsh Rugby. 237 days since the fourth round games of the...

Oct 27, 2020

Resilience for Rugby programme launched

Mental health issues are a growing public health concern with around a quarter of the Welsh population experiencing mental illness in any...

Oct 22, 2020

WRPA announces new partnership with VX3

The Welsh Rugby Players Association is delighted to officially announce sportswear brand VX3 as an official partner. A well-known brand...

Oct 15, 2020

Roberts appointed to High Performance Rugby Committee

International Rugby Players (IRP) has made 14 appointments to different boards and committees, aimed at giving players a greater voice in...

Oct 15, 2020

Welsh rugby stars to represent the Welsh Rugby Players Association globally

Wales and British & Irish Lions stars Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens have taken up new roles representing the Welsh Rugby Players...

Oct 6, 2020

WRU name 38-man squad for autumn campaign

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named seven uncapped players in his 38-man squad for Wales’ upcoming autumn campaign. Two uncapped...

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