Going End2End for the Steve Prescott Foundation. Steve Prescott achieved much during a glittering career with St Helens, Wakefield and Hull FC and has astounded everyone in recent years with his courage and determination. Despite suffering from a rare form of stomach cancer, he has undertaken increasingly tougher challenges to raise money for the foundation […]
Craig Mosedale is aiming to complete the Scisscett Sprint Triathlon to raise funds for the RFL Benevolent Fund. The Triathlon consists of an 18 length swim, 15k bike ride and a 5k run and Craig is hoping to complete all this in only 1 hr 20 minutes. Craig says “Rugby league is very close to […]
Captains of the 14 engage Super League clubs are to spearhead the launch of a “Friends of the RFL Benevolent Fund” membership scheme over the Easter weekend. The Super League Skippers are acting as Ambassadors for the new fund-raising initiative designed to help provide lifelong support for seriously injured Rugby League players from both the […]
The Super League Skippers are acting as Ambassadors for the new fund-raising initiative designed to help provide lifelong support for seriously injured Rugby League players from both the amateur and professional ranks. The “Friends of the RFL Benevolent Fund” is a membership scheme base on an annual subscription of £18, the average price of admission […]
Adam Watene’s widow Moana has thanked the RFL Benevolent Fund for its support following the tragic death of the Wakefield star who collapsed and died suddenly in October 2008 following a training session. The RFL Benevolent Fund met with the family within a week of the tragedy occurring and paid for the repatriation of Adam’s […]
Offloads a rugby league quiz book has been compiled and launched by Terry Cook in aid of the RFL Benevolent Fund. The book is priced at £10 and can be purchased through a number of club shops but can be purchased at £10 including postage and packaging if requested through the RFL Benevolent fund at […]
NEW College and Wakefield College joined forces for the Varsity Challenge Shield in December. The event was held to raise money for Try Assist, The Rugby League Benevolent Fund. The fund provides assistance for players who have suffered serious injury while playing the game. It is one of the Lady Mayor, Councillor Heather Hudsons’ chosen […]
Our thanks to everyone who helped us through one of the darkest periods of our lives following the sudden tragic loss of our son Ricky Nugent, who died on the 29th September 2009 aged 16 years. As you may know Ricky was a team member of West Leeds ARLFC under 17’s and was in fact […]
Kilimanjaro is the highest trekking mountain in the world with a summit of 5896m. Ascending the mountain is an extreme challenge incorporating a high element of risk. I plan to take the challenge 6 – 17 November 2010. There are a number of reasons why I have decided to battle with my fears and fitness. […]
The President’s Ball will be held on Saturday, 9th January at the Queens Hotel, Leeds. The proceeds of this charity evening will go to the RFL Benevolent Fund. This is the social event for the whole of rugby league and incoming President, Chris Hamilton, will welcome guests. Matt King, who was injured playing for London […]
