Our Purpose
Our Mission and Vision
Rugby is more than just a sport – it’s a community, a family, and a powerful force for change. At Rugby For Heroes, we harness the strength of the rugby network to support military personnel as they transition into civilian life.
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Our mission is built on three core pillars: rugby coaching, career development, and mental well-being support. Through accredited coaching qualifications, tailored employment pathways, and essential mental wellbeing resources, we equip serving and former members of the Armed Forces with the tools to build a rewarding civilian life.
By fostering the same sense of camaraderie, purpose, and teamwork found on the pitch and in the military, we help veterans find their place – and their passion – beyond service.
A Huge Thank You to Altrad...
A huge thank you to Altrad for their generous donation of signed All Blacks and Black Ferns rugby memorabilia, handed over in Qatar by Operations Manager Dave McLean to Rugby For Heroes Trustee Spike Quant.
Altrad is not only a global leader in industrial services but a major force in world rugby, and we’re excited to strengthen our growing connection. These incredible items will be auctioned to fund our Transition Through Rugby courses, supporting veterans as they move into civilian life.
Dave McLean summed it up perfectly: “Altrad is delighted to donate these rugby jerseys to such a great cause in supporting military veterans through a rugby sphere.”
Thank you, Altrad — your support makes a real difference.
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Words From Our Course Veterans
The Level 2 Coaching Course that Rugby for Heroes provided allowed me to transition from being an ex-player and a fan to actually giving something back to the game. The course itself allowed me to discover the confidence to coach, something I have never done before, and allowed me to have the confidence to teach in front of likeminded personnel from a similar background in the forces making it a more comfortable experience. After finishing the course in 2023 I contacted my local club and have been coaching the kids groups from Under 14s up to Under 16s ever since. I have also been leaning in with Corps Rugby for the AGC who I am the Corps Secretary for and also, more recently, I have taken on the role of Courses Coordinator for the Army Rugby Union.
Davis Harris