COVID -19 RESPONSE
Amidst the global chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many recipients of the Players’ Fund who sadly fall into the high-risk category of the population and are under enormous pressure to find ways to put food on their tables for themselves and their families. As Rugby’s Caring Hands, we are committed to helping in all the ways we can…
Madiba Day 2019
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
Farewell to a legend – Chester Williams
It is with immense sadness that we learnt of Chester William’s untimely passing from a heart attack on Friday 6 September 2019, aged 49 years.
Rugbytots Fat-Attack beach ride raising money for the Springbok’s official charity
On the 30th November 2019, a group of 40 adventure-seekers will be launching onto their ‘Fat-Bikes’ towards two memorable days of riding…
New recipient surprised by Springbok captain Siya
Together with Gail and Tori from the Players’ Fund, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi visited 32 year old Sicelo Ngubo at Groote Schuur Hospital on Tuesday 18 June 2019. On 20 […]
Rugby’s red carpet rolled out for UK legend – Matt Hampson
On Friday 18 January 2019 the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund hosted long standing friend in rugby, Matt Hampson from the Matt Hampson Foundation in the UK, as well […]
Thank you to SA Rugby
The Players’ Fund would like to bid SA Rugby a special note of thanks for a recent donation that followed the enormously successful global spectacle that the HSBC Cape Town […]
New chairman and vice chairman for the Players’ Fund
At a special general meeting of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, hosted on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at Hartenberg Wine Estate, former Springboks Jean de Villiers & Hanyani Shimange […]
What is being done to prevent the number of Spinal Cord Injuries from taking place on our rugby fields?
International Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is recognised on 5 September 2018. This global initiative aims to raise awareness around serious and life-altering injuries and encourages the public to do […]
Success for the Players’ Fund at match day activation
On 12 May 2018 the Players’ Fund was given the opportunity to use two Vodacom Super Rugby matches as fundraising platforms. This was the first match-day activation that the Players’ […]