The Rugby Football League

Today brings us to the end of the inaugural Week of Social Impact at the RFL, however this does not mean our work ends here. We will continue to strive towards our mission of having a positive social impact on our communities! Here are just some of our achievements from this year alone: A strong network of 34 Foundations 6 central RFL social impact projects 55,587 participants of social impact projects 8 social impact partners 6,517 volunteers 1,070 inclusion Rugby League players As the first National Governing Body to introduce a social impact staff team we are proud to share our latest social impact showcase below that represents the brilliant heart of Rugby League, it’s communities. Rugby League it's more than a sport! #OuRLeagueLife #LeaguebyImpact

This week marks the first ‘Week of Social Impact’ at the RFL, and we are proud to dedicate the week to spotlighting the outstanding and remarkable efforts of everyone involved in ensuring a positive social impact to our Rugby League communities; from our Charitable Foundations, the Governing Body, our proud Ambassadors and beyond. The Week of Social Impact aligns with the recent launch of the RFL Community Trust, which aims to drive forward our sport’s social impact goals. This Trust is a partnership between the RFL’s Governing Body and Rugby League Charitable Foundations, unified in their commitment to amplifying the power of Rugby League to create positive change.  Since its founding in 1895, Rugby League has been deeply rooted in its community, consistently championing social impact alongside the sport itself, reflecting a commitment that goes beyond the thrill of competition.  On day three of the Week of Social Impact, we would like to highlight our social cohesion goals. We aim to increase sustainable facilities, support our volunteers and our people.  Something we take great pride in.  In 2022, the RFL took a significant step forward by establishing a dedicated social impact team. This team has been instrumental in furthering our mission to make meaningful, lasting changes in the lives of those involved in our sport.  Also launched in 2022, the FSN (Foundation Sustainability Network) a collaborative forum involving RFL development colleagues and nominated Foundation leaders focused on supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of the Foundation landscape.   The network meets quarterly to work towards the aims of Foundation Health, Governance and Showcasing. The creation of The RFL Community Trust is a core recommendation by the Foundation Sustainability Network.   There is a collective belief, underpinned by consultation with peers and knowledge of the effectiveness of similar charitable organisations operated within other sports, that RFL Community Trust provides the best possible opportunity of securing sustainability as well as achieving the stated targets within The RFL’s ‘More than a Sport’ strategy.   Once the Trust is launched this group will transition into the RFL Community Trust Operational Group, ready to continue its work on an even larger scale.  Follow #OurLeagueLife and #LeaguebyImpact online to see the amazing work that goes on. More information 👉 https://lnkd.in/etAj5MgE

The Rugby Football League has gone to tender for a sports medical management system – a Medical App – to support clinicians in record-keeping and injury management within the sport. Submissions have been invited to deliver the App by the second quarter of 2025, to allow its introduction for the 2026 season – with a deadline of November 15. Dr Dane Vishnubula, the RFL’s Chief Medical Officer, said: “Rugby League has long been fortunate to receive such high-quality medical support which is clearly essential for a high-impact collision sport – and we believe the introduction of a bespoke Medical App would be an invaluable resource for those medical professionals, and therefore for the sport as a whole. “It would deliver improved medico-legal governance for England Rugby League and our clubs, increasing and simplifying the capture of injury audit data, providing a personalised experience for medical staff, and allowing a more efficient transfer of medical records between clubs, and storage of those records across the sport.” Full details 👉 https://bit.ly/4hrAj7m

📣 The Rugby Football League are hiring! We are seeking to appoint a Coach Education Officer on a fixed term basis until 30th March 2025. The Coach Education Officer plays a pivotal role in the development of the Rugby League Coaching pathways. As part of the Education team, you will help to deliver a range of programmes. The Education team supports the learning and development of coaches, tutors and participants across all Rugby League variants, ages and abilities. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePj9DERD

The Rugby Football League today confirms an extension of the sport’s successful partnership with the Youth Endowment Fund which will allow club foundations to reach more children and young people to steer them away from violence and crime.

The Rugby Football League today publishes its ‘Gambling Code of Conduct for Sport Sponsorship’, in line with a sport-wide initiative developed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in response to the Government’s 2023 Gambling White Paper. https://lnkd.in/e3pNFUuN

🏉 The Rugby Football League are hiring a Development & Events Officer! Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4cT5QN4

We’re delighted to be one of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity that have written an open letter to party leaders calling on them to use the General Election to #TakeTheLead and commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe. The letter outlines the urgent need as well as the “unique opportunity” for any new Government to unlock the full potential of the sport, recreation and physical activity sector, in a move that would be “transformative for communities across the UK”. Find out more ➡https://lnkd.in/e5XR5X4c 🤝 Sport and Recreation Alliance

🏆  The 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup Finals 👥 64,845 total attendance - including the highest Challenge Cup Final crowd since 2017 and a new Women’s record 📺 Peak UK Live TV Audience of over 1.6m

🏉 The Rugby Football League are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant! 👉 https://bit.ly/44LHC3X