— What we do
Champions03 brings together the legacy, profile and people of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team, from premium events and hospitality to player appearances, storytelling and the 03 Collection.
Together, this activity brings the Champions03 story to new audiences while generating funding for the campaign and the work it supports.
— Our focus
Helping players prepare for life beyond professional rugby, from career direction and new opportunities to financial guidance and personal development.
Supporting players with access to the right networks, resources and pathways across wellbeing, recovery and life beyond the game.
Building connections between players and a trusted network of people across sport, business and beyond, opening doors to new opportunities and support.
Using the profile of the 2003 team to shine a light on the realities of life beyond professional rugby and help drive greater understanding across the game.
— SUPPORTING PLAYERS
Champions03 supports professional rugby players through transition and beyond, connecting them with the people, resources and opportunities they need to build what comes next.
Our work spans different stages of a player’s journey, from immediate support through to longer-term career and personal development.
Connecting players with specialist health, treatment and recovery support when they need it.
Building access to career advice, professional networks, training and opportunities beyond professional rugby.
Supporting programmes that help players develop new skills, find new opportunities and build careers beyond the game.
Providing direct support where it can make the greatest difference, including targeted support for players and their families facing particularly difficult circumstances.
— Why it matters
Champions03 is built to do more than celebrate what happened in 2003, what we create helps fund what comes next.
The events, partnerships, experiences and products we create generate funding that supports the wider campaign and its work around player transition and wellbeing.
Established in 2025, The Champions03 Foundation funds targeted programmes designed to support players through transition, with a focus on career development, wellbeing and long-term stability beyond professional rugby.
— The origin
In 2003, England made history. Twenty years later, members of the team reunited and began a new chapter, one that would become Champions03.
Today, that legacy lives on through Champions03 bringing the people, stories and spirit of 2003 into a new chapter, while helping shape what comes next for players beyond the game.
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