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 […]
On Thursday the 12th of November, I held a Charity evening at All saints Social centre in Golborne, near Warrington. The event was in aid of the RFL Benevolent Fund (now called the “TRY ASSIST FUND”) and had been arranged for about 5 months. I had a few nightmares over the last week or so […]
St Peters is a new Junior club formed last year with children ranging from 9-11 years old. Which has been tough setting the club up in Manchester and what’s more there have been several challenges along the way. With St Peters securing funding for a kit they believe this will provide an ideal opportunity to […]
My Name is Tom and I am running the MDS 2010 The Marathon des Sables has been named The Toughest Footrace on Earth, it is a race of 151 miles run over 6 Days in the Sahara desert. As well as having to deal with extreme heat, competitors have to carry everything they need to […]
Councilor Heather Hudson and her consort Mr. Peter Davis have chosen the RFL Benevolent Fund after work done by the charity in recent times. The RFL Benevolent Fund assisted the families of Adam Watene and Leon Walker following their tragic deaths. Adam played for both Wakefield Wildcats and Castleford Tigers whilst Leon tragically died whilst […]
