Who are we?
Restart is the official charity of the Rugby Players Association. We provide financial, practical, and emotional support to elite and professional male and female rugby players. This support ranges from funding rehabilitation and disability assistance to helping with the cost of essential equipment or home modifications. Additionally, we assist players with expenses related to long-term or ongoing medical treatment. Since 2005, the charity has delivered over £2 million to support players and their families when they need it most.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We are proud that all games played on round 6 of the Gallagher Rugby Premiership, 25th-27th October, will be dedicated to Restart, the official charity of the Rugby Players Association. Round 6 is about highlighting the power of support networks—family, teammates, coaches, and friends—that help players throughout their careers.
Stronger Together is about celebrating and strengthening those networks. The rugby community must come together and bring strength in numbers to support our players off the pitch. Just as every player relies on their network- Restart Rugby relies on your support. Together, we can make a difference. Support Restart Rugby and ensure every player has the support network they need to thrive.
How we’ll spend the money raised
1 in 4 people suffer with mental health issues and rugby players are no exception. Every season Restart invests up to £60,000 into the service to make sure players can access the support they need should they be faced with mental health struggles. Our goal is to raise £20,000 to keep these critical services going. All funds raised from Restart Round will be directly invested into Restarts 24/7 confidential counselling service. Ensuring players have access to support, when they need it most.
Something we can only do with your support. So, donate. Participate. Make an impact.
Community impact
In rugby, every player's role is crucial, but no player stands alone. On the field they stand shoulder to shoulder, but off the field a player's support network is just as important. Because with every great player, there is a great team behind them. Which is why with Restarts help, players can place their trust in knowing we support them through times of hardship, injury or illness.
How you can play your part
There are three simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
- Donate and help us be there for players when they need us most.
- Bid in our online auction of exciting rugby related memorabilia. Check out what's up for grabs in the online auction and place your bid.
- Celebrate your own support networks. Share photos or videos of your support network on social, tagging Restart Rugby and using #Restartsupport