ChildFund Rugby is World Rugby’s global Social Impact Partner, a multi-year partnership committed to reaching 500,000 young people worldwide by 2030.
Together, World Rugby and ChildFund Rugby are harnessing the power of rugby as a vehicle for positive social change, transforming the lives of children and young people across the globe.
A key part of World Rugby and ChildFund Rugby’s global mission to unite and uplift female leaders in rugby ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the Grassroots to Global Series is designed to accelerate the global development of women’s rugby.
Together, we will support more than 30 National Governing Bodies to organise national community leadership forums. These national forums will lead into a global forum held during the opening week of Rugby World Cup 2025. During this event, female leaders in rugby will:
In August 2025, ChildFund Rugby Ambassador Lexi Chambers completed 10 ultramarathons in 10 days, covering over 322 miles in a non-sport wheelchair, and delivered the official match whistle for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening game.
A huge thanks to Lexi for her incredible grit and determination, and to everyone who supported and made this possible. All funds raised will support more girls and women around the world to play, learn and lead through rugby!
As World Rugby's global Social Impact Partner for Rugby World Cup 2025, we were thrilled to collaborate on a range of initiatives that allowed fans to learn more about our impactful partnerships, and to directly support through a range of ways including merchandise top-ups and ticket add-ons.
Thank you to World Rugby, the LOC, and the global rugby family for their incredible support throughout a truly memorable tournament. We can't wait for the next one!
ChildFund Rugby harnesses the power of rugby to drive positive social impact. Our goal is to empower youth, strengthen local systems, and help partners use sport as a force for good.
Through integrated rugby and life skills learning, young people from vulnerable communities are equipped to:
ChildFund Australia recognises the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land; and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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