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On Friday 9 October 2026, Rugby for Heroes hosted An Evening with Mike Tindall, our Black Tie Dinner at the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel in Bath. Friends, supporters, sponsors and special guests came together for a night of rugby stories, laughter and fundraising in support of serving personnel and veterans. Rugby Stories with Mike Tindall and Zinzan Brooke Our Patron, England 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall MBE, was joined by special guest and All Blacks legend Zinzan B

On Sunday 13th September 2026, Team Walking Bwls set off from Brecon to take on their latest fundraising challenge. The weather had other ideas, but the team finished anyway. Team Walking Bwls have been supporting Rugby For Heroes for some time, and this latest challenge was another example of their commitment to the veterans we support. Everyone at the charity is incredibly proud of them. The Brecon to BWL Walk/Bike Challenge The Brecon to BWL Walk/Bike Challenge was planned

We're delighted to announce that our 46th Transition Through Rugby (TTR) cohort has successfully completed its course. It was a week of learning, teamwork, laughter and, of course, plenty of rugby. At Rugby For Heroes, we know that leaving the Armed Forces is one of the biggest changes a person can face. Every TTR course is designed to make sure no veteran goes through that journey alone, and Cohort 46 showed exactly what the programme can achieve. What is Transition Through

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

Rugby For Heroes is proud to reflect on another unforgettable Lee Cole Memorial Match, hosted by the fantastic Llantwit Fardre RFC and contested against a formidable Army Masters side. As always, the occasion was about far more than the final score — though the rugby itself delivered drama right until the very last second. In a fiercely competitive and respectful encounter, the Army Masters edged a narrow 19–17 victory, scoring late to seal the match just before the final whi

On Wednesday 16th April, Rugby for Heroes held its second Beyond the Uniform business and veterans networking event, hosted by our main sponsor Howard Tenens Logistics, at their headquarters in Swindon. 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. Companies in attendance included Howard Tenens, A

On Wednesday 4th June, Rugby for Heroes was pleased to be the beneficiary charity at a polo event and lunch hosted by HMATAX at Beaufort Polo Club in the Cotswolds. HMATAX, specialists in property capital tax allowances, are proud sponsors of Beaufort Polo Club, home to the renowned Tomlinson Polo dynasty. The event featured a three-team polo tournament, including one team representing Rugby for Heroes. The tournament followed a Round Robin format, with each team securing one