RFU And Irwin Mitchell Launch Mentor Programme
On the eve of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, legal firm Irwin Mitchell has launched a major mentoring programme as part of its new deal with the RFU to become the Official Legal Partner of England Rugby.
The new programme will create a community of mentors across 750 clubs in England, supporting over 35,000 14-18 year old players in total – ultimately aimed at improving the retention of young people in the sport for longer, smoothing the transition from age grade rugby to adult level.
Irwin Mitchell will also work in-house with the RFU to support its legal team and 1000+ community member clubs.
Andrew Tucker, Group CEO of Irwin Mitchell, said: “We have a strong track record of working with international and UK-based sport governing bodies, local clubs and players at all levels. We also have a strong affiliation with rugby in particularly, through our working helping to develop concussion guidelines, our support for the charity Wooden Spoon and our own programmes to get more people involved in disability sport.
“Becoming the Official Legal Partner of England Rugby is a natural fit to take us to the next level.”
England kick-off their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign on Sunday 22nd September when they take on Tonga at the Sapporo Dome.
