RPA Impact & Insights Report - 2025/26 - Report - Page 81
FERTILITY
AND PARENTHOOD
87%
45%
13%
COMMUNITY
of men have children or
dependents, with 69% feeling
their experience in rugby
has influenced their approach
to parenting.
of women have children or
dependents, with 60% feeling
their experience in rugby
has influenced their approach
to parenting.
of women have encountered
challenges with fertility or
motherhood since retirement.
48%
of men scored their social
connection as poor, with 52%
wanting more opportunities
to make or re-establish social
connection in the game.
39%
of women scored their social
connection as poor, with 51%
wanting more opportunities
to make or re-establish social
connection in the game.
CAREER
Over
34% 16% 70%
of men
continue to be
paid to work
in rugby.
of women
continue to be
paid to work
in rugby.
of men and
women are
satisfied in their
career.
47%
of men would have
previously, or do currently,
require support in finding
the right career. 23% of
women said this.
WHAT SHOULD THE RPA FOCUS ON THIS SEASON?
MEN:
WOMEN:
1. A safety net for players who struggle
in retirement.
2. Helping players into careers
post playing.
3. Supporting players with
ongoing physical and mental health
in retirement.
1. Supporting players with ongoing physical
and mental health in retirement.
2. A safety net for players who struggle
in retirement.
3. Supporting connection, bringing retired
players together in-person.
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