Building strong partnerships between rugby clubs & local homeless charities to help create positive sporting opportunities
Recently Big Issue went out to search for and celebrate those working in to tackle homelessness and recognise the positive impact they have all had in changing the world for the better. Homeless Rugby, our teams, our volunteers and participants were one of the top 100 to be recognised. Big Issue selected 100 Changemakers who we believe…
Meinhardt were delighted to host the 4th Annual Homeless Rugby Charity Event at the HAC with the after party at McQueen’s this year. Some of the Meinhardt Group volunteers who made the day possible with World Cup winner and Homeless Rugby patron Neil Back MBE The event is a great way to pull professionals from all sectors…
Following quickly on the heels of our 2019 Homeless Rugby International Cup in Edinburgh we are please to share with you our 2018/19 Annual Report. Homeless Rugby – Annual Report Full It’s been another busy 12 months for our players and volunteers as we’ve welcomed to new teams and players into the rugby community, while…
Homeless Rugby Hosted the 4th annual International Cup last weekend in Edinburgh. Before the rugby began players and coaches were invited by The Rt. Hon. Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, Councillor Mark Brown and Councillor Phil Doggart who hosted a reception in the City Chambers to welcome everyone to Edinburgh.…
The Homeless Rugby International Cup 2019 date and location are now confirmed!! Date: 15th June Location: Ainslie Park Stadium, 94 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh EH5 2HF Competition: Men’s and Mixed* touch rugby tournaments Action from the Homeless Rugby International Cup 2018 “It’s great to bring the Homeless Rugby International Cup to Scotland for the first time…
Read more Homeless Rugby International 2019 – Date and Venue Confirmed!
Ambassadors are rugby personalities who act as figureheads for the organisation, lending high-profile support to the participants supported by our charity. Homeless Rugby are therefore excited to welcome Melissa Berry, Kim Oliver and Clara Nielson to the family. The new ambassadors are looking to help Homeless Rugby improve our existing team as well as being…
With teams from across the UK coming together last week for the inaugural Homeless Rugby Club, things were going to get off to an explosive start! This years competition had representation from Glasgow, Newport and Worcester competing to win the competition with an incredible mix of skill, determination and stories of how players came to playing…
Homeless Rugby are proud to announce our newest team, starting this week in Milton Keynes! A cross sector partnership including a local rugby club and it coaches, charity partners and the local authority, everyone has been working tirelessly to get this new team off the ground in 2019. Homeless Rugby Director Verity Robinson has been…
It is no exaggeration to say that coaching rugby with Homeless Rugby can save lives: ‘Before this I feared I’d be dead in six months.’ Coaching is one of the most crucial roles in developing, sustaining and increasing participation opportunities for people affected by homelessness, securing rugby’s positive impact on and off the pitch. We are looking…
Read more Calling all coaches, EVERYWHERE! We are recruiting!
On behalf of us all at Meinhardt and Homeless Rugby, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for taking part in our Meinhardt Charity Touch Rugby tournament and for your presence and generous donations at the evening function last night. With your support, the event raised over £8,000, all of which will…
Read more Meinhardt Charity Touch Rugby tournament raises over £8,000