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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
