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Bruises vs Boots: Joined by rugby stars, TV personalities and influencers in support of our veterans.
On Saturday, May 17, our Rugby For Heroes team stepped out at Walsall FC to take part in the “Bruises vs Boots” Celebrity Charity Football Match in partnership with Smile for Joel, which is a charity focused on raising vital awareness and funds for people navigating...
Simulated Game Shooting at Ruckley Grange, 19th September 2025
In the company of Charity Patron & Rugby legend Mike Tindall MBE, We will be hosting a day of simulated game shooting at Ruckley Grange Estate in Shropshire on Friday, 19th September 2025. This event will take place on one of the UK’s leading simulated game...
Rugby Legends Unite for VE Day Charity Clay Shoot Ahead of Lions 2025 Tour
Rugby for Heroes hosted a VE Day charity clay shoot on May 8, 2025, at Bangrove Farm, Gloucestershire, featuring rugby legends Mike Tindall, Nicky Robinson, Kevin Yates, Charlie Sharples, and Mark Atkinson. The event raised funds to support ex-servicemen and women transitioning into civilian life and included reaction to the British & Irish Lions 2025 squad announcement.
From service to civilian: Exploring career opportunities after the military
The event brought together participants from our current Transition Through Rugby course with representatives from businesses across sectors such as energy, construction, logistics, defence, recruitment, and community services.
Black tie Dinner & Autumn Nations Q&A with Mike Tindall MBE, Lewis Moody MBE and David Flatman.
Join us for an evening with Rugby Legends Mike Tindall MBE, Lewis Moody MBE and David Flatman. Indulge in an elegant black-tie dinner while celebrating rugby and supporting our heroes. Enjoy a three-course gourmet meal, a glass of fizz on arrival, and an evening...
Beyond the Uniform: Supporting Veterans in Employment
Join us for Beyond The Uniform, an evening of networking, career opportunities, and collaboration between veterans and businesses. Hosted and Spnsored by Howard Tenens’ Swindon HQ on April 16, 2025, this event supports ex-service members transitioning into civilian careers.
Gloucestershire businesses unite to support veterans’ transition into civilian careers.
Rugby For Heroes, a local charity supporting service personnel as they transition into civilian life, has joined forces with businesses in Gloucester and Cheltenham to host Beyond the Uniform, an inaugural networking event for ex-military professionals. The event took place at The Roastery in Quedgeley Business Park, bringing together key figures from the business community to create career pathways for veterans.
Griff takes on much bigger heights for our veterans! 5 New challenges for 2025
In 2025, one of our biggest supporters, Griff, takes on bigger heights and tougher challenges to raise funds and awareness for two incredible charities: Rugby for Heroes and The Fallen Soldiers Fund. These new ventures are designed to push the limits of endurance,...
Royal Air Force Akrotiri Cyprus Visit: A Charity Event from 15-19 October 2024
For the first time since the global Covid pandemic of 2020, the ambassadors of Rugby for Heroes returned to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, for an experience filled with camaraderie, shared stories, and to forge a deeper connection with the Armed Forces community. For those...
An Enchanting Evening at The Roman Baths & Pump Rooms in Aid of Veterans
On Thursday, 17th October 2024, Rugby for Heroes hosted an extraordinary Fundraiser Dinner & Auction at the iconic Roman Baths & Pump Rooms. The evening was a gathering of purpose, community, and generosity, as we welcomed Patron Mike Tindall, Ambassador Amy...