— Champions03 Foundation
For many players, the end of a career is not a defined moment, but a gradual shift away from the routine, identity, and structure that have shaped their lives for years.
Champions03 exists to support that transition, ensuring professional rugby players don’t just survive after the game, but have the opportunity to thrive beyond it.
— Our focus
Helping navigate life beyond sport — career direction, financial guidance, and personal development.
Connecting with a trusted network of professionals, partners, and peers across sport and business.
Physical and mental health support, treatment pathways, and recovery resources for rugby players post-career.
Using the profile of the 2003 squad to highlight the realities rugby players face and drive meaningful change.
— Overview
In 2025, Champions03 established the Champions 2003 Foundation to deliver structured programmes supporting players as they transition out of professional rugby.
The Foundation funds targeted programmes designed to help players navigate life beyond rugby, supporting career development, wellbeing, and long-term stability after the game.
— The origin
In 2023, the 2003 squad reunited for the first time in 20 years.
What began as a reunion highlighted a shared reality: many players had experienced the difficulty of leaving the game without structured support.
That moment became the foundation for everything that followed.
Champions03 was built in response to that, not just for the 31, but for the players who come after them.
Follow the journey. Support the mission. Join the network of people championing rugby players beyond the game.
