The Rugby Players Association is the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby players in England. We represent more than 800 male and female current rugby players, as well as more than 400 former players. It is our mission to support, promote and protect the interests of our members, from the moment they sign their first professional contracts, throughout their playing careers, and beyond as they embark on the next phase of their lives. Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including: independent representation; legal advice; personal and professional development; playing insurance; education; confidential counselling; transition support; and much more. Members can also access the support of our official charity, Restart, in the event of serious illness, injury or hardship. The RPA has also acted as the exclusive commercial representative of the England Team since 2004 and performs the following duties on behalf of Team England: Negotiation of the Elite Players Squad Contract, England and Saxons match fees, England team win bonuses and Image Rights payments with the RFU. The RPA is a not-for-profit registered trade union. Mission Statement: "To be the UK's leading Players Association (by July 2016)." Aim and Objectives To provide an outstanding professional service To receive consistently excellent feedback from our members To receive consistently excellent feedback from our partners To be financially robust so we can afford to re-invest in our member services To be a great place to work Values: Integrity, Passion, Progression, Teamwork, Enjoyment