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League at War II
Netflights League At War II 27th November Evening's Entertainment • Bouts to Include Paul Sculthorpe v Brian McDermott Esene Faimalo v Ian Pickavance Bernard Dwyer v Timmy Street Paul March v David March Mick Cassidy v Richard Fletcher • All Bouts to be refereed by Former World Middleweight Champion Steve Collins. • Herol Bomber […]
Dinner with the Stars
The evening will include a three course dinner and a chance to meet your favourite Engage Super League stars,
Tony Collinson runs Nottingham Marathon
Tony Collinson runs nottingham marathon in 3hrs 32mins. Despite Tony finishing the Marathon in a commendable time Tony said "I am very dissapointed with the time. I started to struggle at the 15 mile mark. then i could never get back into my running but got round so pleased about that." Tony raised £185 and […]
My name is Matthew King and I broke my neck playing Rugby League in 2004 at the age of 17, and have been left completely paralysed from the neck down. Since my accident, the RFL Benevolent Fund has provided a tremendous amount of financial support which has enabled me to return to university and study […]
Garry Purdham Memorial Trust
The RFL Benevolent Fund have helped to form the Garry Purdham Memorial Trust. Garry played professional rugby for Whitehaven and Workington Town for over 12 years before returning to Egremont Rangers. He was a stalwart of the game and lost his life tragically; a victim of the Cumbrian Shootings. He left behind a loving wife, […]
Tony Collinson aiming to run Nottingham Marathon for fund
Earlier this year Tony Colliinson ran the Belfast Marathon and raised £317 for the Benevolent Fund in a time of 3hr 12min 59 secs. Now he is getting fit to run the Nottingham Marathon on the 12th September. Tony says "I started running marathons and half marathons in 2002 following a life threatening injury I […]
Thomas Brewster takes on Men's Health Survival of the fittest Challenge
In October Thomas Brewster is going to be competing in the Men's Health Survival of the fittest for Try Assist. Thomas says "The challenge to me is more than just completing the UK's toughest assault course, but also signifies the end of a long recovery from a serious rugby injury. In 2006 I sustained an […]
Wortley Dragons donate £250
Leeds based amateur side, Wortley Dragons, have continued their support of the RFL Benevolent Fund with a donation of £250. The Pennine League Division 2 club have been stalwart supporters of the fund and operate a sponsorship share scheme from monies raised during the close season. The club regard themselves at the heart of their […]
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Luke Bryan coaching acheivement
Ask any coach at any level of any sport how difficult a job coaching can be, you can be sure of the same answers. Stressful, frustrating, pressure, time consuming are just a few that come to mind. None of this however is putting off Luke Bryan, who has just completed his level one Rugby League […]
Kippax Knights ride to support Try Assist.
Kippax Knights RL have found an intriguing way to support Try Assist, the RFL Benevolent Fund. In conjunction with GR8 Sports of Stockport, they are donating all their monies from a ten man team who will cycle from Skipsea via Driffield to Kippax. The challenge was originally perceived to raise monies for a memorial kit […]
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Though the tough physical nature of Rugby League is one of the things fans love about the game, it unfortunately means that, on occasion, serious life changing accidents can occur. While these are thankfully rare, the effect on the individuals concerned is devastating.
The Rugby League Benevolent Fund was established to help players who suffer such injuries.
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