Philip Lane OBE appointed as Non-Executive of the Welsh Rugby Players Association
Tuesday 24th March 2020 – Philip Lane OBE, who spent ten years as Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, has been...
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Feb 11, 2020
James King succeeds Ken Owens as Chairman of the Welsh Rugby Players Association
Monday 10th February 2020 James King, the Ospreys and Wales backrow has been elected by fellow professional rugby players as the new...
Jan 28, 2020
The WRPA links with Cardiff Metropolitan RFC.
The Welsh Rugby Players Association is pleased to welcome Avery Oitomen and Harry Johnston within work experience placements in a new...
Jan 20, 2020
Players thank departing WRU CEO Phillips
Monday 20th January 2020 The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) - the collective voice of professional rugby players in Wales - today...
Dec 5, 2019
Plantasia links with WRPA, opening their doors and welcoming Welsh Rugby players and their families.
Plantasia, the rainforest zoo in Parc Tawe, Swansea, have recently launched an exciting new partnership with the Welsh Rugby Players...
Nov 26, 2019
The WRPA are pleased to announce Philippa Hearnden as their new Head of Business.
The Welsh Rugby Players Association are pleased to announce Philippa Hearnden as their new Head of Business. This is the second such...
Oct 16, 2019
Welsh Rugby Players Association appoints Non-Executive Board.
Welsh Rugby Players Association appoints Non-Executive Board with more than 100 years of professional experience. 1st November 2018 – The...
Aug 12, 2019
Welsh Rugby Players Association appoints Chief Executive from UK’s largest leisure operator.
Monday 12th August 2019 – The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA), which represents and supports professional rugby players in Wales,...
May 22, 2019
Aspire2Be and WRPA launch new partnership.
Aspire2Be has today launched as the official Digital partner of the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA), signing a two-year...
Apr 5, 2019
Andries Pretorius, CEO of the Welsh Rugby Players Association, to step down at the end of the season
Andries Pretorius, CEO of The Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA), has today announced his intention to step down from his role at the...
Mar 5, 2019
Welsh Rugby Players Association expresses deep concern over player livelihoods
Welsh Rugby Players Association expresses deep concern over player livelihoods - calls on WRU and Regions to protect Welsh players - On...
Mar 4, 2019
PLAYERS HIGHLIGHT “MAJOR CONCERNS” AROUND PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL SEASON
From the International Rugby Players: The world’s top players have warned of serious “player welfare and integrity concerns” around World...
Jan 30, 2019
WRPA members players learn Paediatric First Aid.
The WRPA’s Personal Development Programme is continuing to provide opportunities to its’ members; with WRPA members based at the Scarlets...
Nov 12, 2018
Welsh Rugby Players Association Statement
Following the recent article published in Wales Online regarding WRU's proposed contractual model for players in Wales, the WRPA and its...
May 2, 2018
Members take the lead in a police dog handling taster day.
In this most recent series of Career ‘taster’ sessions, WRPA members spent a full morning at the South Wales Police Dog Training Unit at...
Apr 4, 2018
WRPA members continue career taster days - Police Force
Following on from the plethora of taster days the WRPA have been enabling players to experience - a selection of players attended Swansea...
Apr 4, 2018
WRPA members experience a day as a Firefighter.
With huge thanks to Morriston Fire Station, members of the WRPA had the opportunity to experience life as a Firefighter for the day. As...
Apr 4, 2018
WRPA members put wiring to the test.
As part of the WRPA's Career Taster series, members of the WRPA visited the Gower College Tycoch to put their electrical skills to the...
Apr 4, 2018
WRPA and regional staff complete accredited mental health first aid training.
The month of February saw the WRPA staff link with the University of South Wales and Mind in Training to complete a two-day intensive...
Mar 23, 2018
Re-establishment of the WRPA and the creation of the PDP programme
The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association has been undergoing a vast shift in strategic and operational direction over the last year – a...
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