For Players
RUPA offers industry-leading Training & Education (T&E) Grants for current and recently retired players as an incentive to pursue study options away from Rugby.
The scheme was introduced in 2001 and has provided professional players with over $5.5 million in reimbursement grants since it has been in operation. The scheme recognises that players have a finite time as professionals to prepare for their next careers and, through the Player Development Program, RUPA are proud to support the ongoing education and future aspirations of our members.
Each year, Super Rugby, Sevens Members and eligible RUPA Players' Alumni members are able to seek reimbursement for their previous year’s training and education expenses, in accordance with respective player meeting the following criteria (all reimbursements are retrospective:
- At least passing their subjects/courses;
-Providing evidence of completion and payment; and
- Being within the scope of reimbursement eligibility
To find out who is eligible, what you are eligible to claim and how the career cap works, download the 2023 fact-sheet here.
For more information, speak to your Player Development Manager (PDM) or contact James Holbeck.
Each Super Rugby franchise has a Player Development Manager (PDM) embedded in the team. The PDM is there to run the Player Development Program and to work with its members on off-field individual development plans.
Providing financial services to contracted players. Players have access to one-on-one sessions with BDO financial specialists, in consultation with their PDM. BDO also offer each Super Rugby Team group seminars on financial literacy to assist them in understanding more about savings, investments, tax, super and financial identity. For more information contact Ananya Bhindi
Providing both players with one-on-one OR group appointments with recruitment specialists to develop vocational skills in CV writing, LinkedIn, networking and career development, to assist them in their transition journey. Robert Walters also provide players with a toolbox of resources in identifying other areas of career interest outside of rugby. For more information contact Ananya Bhindi
Free skin checks are offered to all Super Rugby contracted players through local providers.
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Contact Alex Grygiel for further information.
Contact Alex Grygiel for further information.
RUPA and Rugby Australia has partnered with Benestar to offer players and their families confidential services and counselling. Contact your PDM for further information.
Players have access to confidential clinical psychology session. Contact your PDM for further information.
Players have access to VIP pricing at Harvey Norman. Contact Ananya Bhindi to receive discounted rates.
To access more specialised player benefits, contact your PDM.