Supporting Veterans' Transition Through Rugby
Providing military personnel with a toolkit to take the first steps towards a seamless transition into civilian life – together.
Supporting our veterans in life after service – through the power of sport.
Rugby For Heroes exists to make sure no veteran faces the journey to civilian life alone. Leaving the military can be one of the biggest challenges a serviceperson will ever face. Rugby For Heroes provides a network of professional experts who specialise in professional development, employment opportunities, well-being support, and rugby coaching qualifications (Level 2 ERCA badge) to help us connect veterans with the support they need for this life-changing journey.
Through our initiatives such as the Transition Through Rugby coaching course and Beyond the Uniform veterans’ business networking, and the support of Patron Mike Tindall MBE, and leaders across sport and business, Rugby For Heroes opens doors to lasting opportunities and support networks.
Our free Transition Through Rugby residential coaching course gives veterans the chance to earn their Level 2 ERCA rugby coaching badge, accredited by England Rugby. This course empowers veterans to coach their local clubs at any level through the power of the sport we love, whilst providing a supportive community to aid their transition into civilian life.
Our Beyond The Uniform Veterans Business Networking Event is part of Rugby for Heroes’ wider programme to support service leavers by connecting them with employers and preparing them for life beyond the military. Beyond The Uniform opens doors into civilian careers by connecting veterans with our business network in a job fair setting.
Transition is about more than finding a new job, it’s about finding identity, purpose and confidence. Our well-being and veterans support groups create a safe space for veterans to share experiences, access guidance, and rediscover a sense of belonging within a positive, supportive community with like-minded individuals who have served.
With the backing of Patron and former England captain Mike Tindall MBE and the support of a growing network of ambassadors, including Amy Williams MBE, Julian Lewis Jones, Nick Knowles, alongside business partners, we create real opportunities for veterans to build a strong, confident future. Through fundraising events that highlight the transition impact, we are able to provide access to create lasting change.
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TRANSITION THROUGH RUGBY
GAIN LEVEL 2 RUGBY COACHING BADGE
Supporting our serving and former veterans find purpose through our Transition Through Rugby Course (check eligibility). Our nationally certified Level 2 ERCA (England Rugby) course has been specifically designed to provide our service leavers and military personnel the skills and knowledge required to coach from grassroots level rugby, mini, junior & senior rugby. This nationally recognised qualification can be utilised in any rugby club throughout the UK.
OUR NEXT UPCOMING COURSE
21-26 SEPTEMBER 2025
At Old Richians RFC, Sandyleaze, GL2 0PY.
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FUTURE COURSES
8-13 FEBRUARY 2026
At Old Richians RFC, Sandyleaze, GL2 0PY.
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Upcoming Events & Fundraising
Sports Stars and TV Personalities line up for charity ‘Battle of the Balls’ match at Millwall FC on Remembrance Day
Event Friday 11 November, Millwall FC Stadium, London A CHARITY football match is attracting huge support from former sports stars and celebrities as it draws closer to kick-off. Former professional footballer and TV personality, John Fashanu is a recent signing for...
Playing The Other Game – Rugby For Heroes v Gloucester Legends, 30th January 2022
A lively crowd of more than 1,600 packed the stands at New Meadow, the home of Gloucester AFC on Sunday to watch a Rugby For Heroes side led by World Cup legend Mike Tindall take on a Gloucester AFC invitational side. A goal free first quarter was played under...
Battle of the Balls
After the success of the Battle of the Codes, where our patron Mike Tindall and his Union friends challenged Keith Senior’s Rugby League team, our invitational squad now throws down the gauntlet to the football world. Can a team of rugby players play the round ball...
"Having spent most of my career in the military in preseasons, we formed quite a bond with the military… When you come out, you can feel lost... What Rugby for Heroes is trying to do is bridge that gap and show that rugby is another place you can go, another family you can find when you leave the military."
Patron, Mike Tindall
Meet Our Ambassadors
Thinus Delport
Thinus Delport is a South African ex rugby union player who played at wing or fullback for Worcester Warriors and South Africa. He started his career playing for the Lions from U21 level and he made his senior debut in 1997. Thinus has been a great ambassador for the charity, regularly attending dinners, putting his boots on to captain our charity rugby team, and most importantly leading our Transition Through Rugby courses for military men and women.
Julian Lewis Jones
With a 20-year career as a well-known Welsh actor, Julian Lewis Jones has been a dedicated Rugby For Heroes Ambassador with a very close personal connection to rugby. Most recently the face of the Six Nations Welsh campaign, Julian has been a long-standing and supportive figure within the charity, playing an active role in championing our cause. He even took on the #Welsh3000s mountain challenge in support of our veterans’ transition.
Amy Williams MBE
Kelly Sotherton MBE
Ryan Lamb
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