Rugby Players' Association

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Template:Short description The Rugby Players' Association (RPA) is a trade union representing elite rugby rugby union players in England. The RPA is the representative body and collective voice of elite rugby players in England and represents more than 600 male and female current rugby players, as well as more than 100 former players.[1]

Overview

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The RPA was founded by professional player Damian Hopley, who was forced to early retirement after an injury.[2]

The RPA announced that Hopley was to leave the organisation after 24 years in charge of the company. His last day was on Monday 15 August, with a visit to Wasps.[3]

On 16 January 2023, it was announced that Christian Day, was elected the new General Secretary of the RPA, following an election to the membership.[4]

In September 2024, the RPA released its first ever Impact Report.[5] It showcased impact of the work that we have delivered for the rugby eco-system in support of our members.

Current board

The following rugby union professionals playing in England make up the current RPA Players' Board, as of the 2024-25 season.[6]

Role Player Team
Chair Template:Flagicon Ruaridh McConnonchie Bath Rugby (men)
Vice-chair Template:Flagicon Freddie Clarke Gloucester Rugby (men)
Board Member Template:Flagicon Sarah Bern England Women
Template:Flagicon Brett Connon Newcastle Falcons (men)
Template:Flagicon Heather Cowell Great Britain 7s (women)
Template:Flagicon Tom Emery Great Britain 7s (men)
Template:Flagicon Will Evans Harlequins (men)
Template:Flagicon Emmanuel Iyogun Northampton Saints (men)
Template:Flagicon Max Lahiff Bristol Bears (men)
Template:Flagicon Simon McIntyre Sale Sharks (men)
Template:Flagicon Stuart Townsend Exeter Chiefs (men)
Template:Flagicon Ivan van Zyl Saracens (men)
Template:Flagicon Harry Wells Leicester Tigers (men)

Awards

The following have been recognised at the annual RPA Awards, as voted on by professional rugby union players in England, since 2010:[7]

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15 Under 23

The following teams represent the 15 Under 23, consisting of the top players in England aged 23 and under, as selected by voters, each year since 2022:[23]

2021–22 2022–23 2023–24
No. Player Team Player Team Player Team
1. Template:Flagicon Bevan Rodd Sale Template:Flagicon Bevan Rodd Sale Template:Flagicon Fin Baxter Harlequins
2. Template:Flagicon Nic Dolly Leicester Template:Flagicon Theo Dan Saracens Template:Flagicon Theo Dan Saracens
3. Template:Flagicon Joe Heyes Leicester Template:Flagicon Joe Heyes Leicester Template:Flagicon Asher Opoku-Fordjour Sale
4. Template:Flagicon Nick Isiekwe Saracens Template:Flagicon George Martin Leicester Template:Flagicon Dafydd Jenkins Exeter
5. Template:Flagicon Ollie Chessum Leicester Template:Flagicon Hugh Tizard Saracens Template:Flagicon Ollie Chessum Leicester
6. Template:Flagicon Ben Earl Saracens Template:Flagicon Ted Hill Bath Template:Flagicon Chandler Cunningham-South Harlequins
7. Template:Flagicon Tom Pearson London Irish Template:Flagicon Tom Pearson London Irish Template:Flagicon Guy Pepper Newcastle
8. Template:Flagicon Fitz Harding Bristol Template:Flagicon Fitz Harding Bristol Template:Flagicon Ross Vintcent Exeter
9. Template:Flagicon Harry Randall Bristol Template:Flagicon Gus Warr Sale Template:Flagicon Jack van Poortvliet Leicester
10. Template:Flagicon Marcus Smith Harlequins Template:Flagicon Fin Smith Northampton Template:Flagicon Fin Smith Northampton
11. Template:Flagicon Ollie Hassell-Collins London Irish Template:Flagicon Cadan Murley Harlequins Template:Flagicon Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Exeter
12. Template:Flagicon Dan Kelly Leicester Template:Flagicon Seb Atkinson Gloucester Template:Flagicon Max Ojomoh Bath
13. Template:Flagicon Fraser Dingwall Northampton Template:Flagicon Ollie Lawrence Bath Template:Flagicon Oscar Beard Harlequins
14. Template:Flagicon Louis Rees-Zammit Gloucester Template:Flagicon Mateo Carreras Newcastle Template:Flagicon Tommy Freeman Northampton
15. Template:Flagicon Freddie Steward Leicester Template:Flagicon Joe Carpenter Sale Template:Flagicon Josh Hodge Exeter

Hall of Fame

The following players, coaches, officials, administrators and commentators have been inducted into the RPA Hall of Fame:[24]

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See also

References

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