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Harnessing the Power of Rugby and Community

WORKING TOGETHER ON POSITIVE CHANGE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITIES

Rugby for Life aims to develop people and communities, nurture pride and embrace positive change.
We exist to lead social and economic change in our rugby communities, including rugby clubs and other rugby related organisations, and provide hope, skill and capability development for sustainable health and wellbeing now and in the future.


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Bigger the impact, greater change

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Wellbeing

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Rugby For Life and its partners drive positive health and wellbeing programmes. Wherever you may be, Rugby For Life can help you learn and improve mental health barriers to benefit your life and perform your best.

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Employment

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Through relationships with our many partners, we offer employment pathways into both part and full time employment. We aim to help Northlanders break past the barriers of securing employment.

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Education

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Through our network of community based supporters, we offer educational opportunities for those transitioning into their chosen industry. These opportunities teach skills to let people reach their full potential.

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See the Difference

Our ambassadors & mentors share their stories.

Power to change the world

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to young people in a language they can understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair”

-Nelson Mandela

  • 50+

    Supporting Partners

  • 10,000+

    Individuals Inspired

  • 14

    Clubs with RFL Coordinators

  • 250+

    Community Events

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Together, we can make a difference

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Working together to build positive health, education, and employment pathways to support and empower communities.