Over the past few years, the whole rugby community has been touched by the devastating condition of MND. Recently we have lost 2 high profile players to this disease both of which had done amazing work raising awareness and fund raising for MND.

Doddie Weir passed away on the 26th of November 2022 and this year we lost Rob Burrow on the 2nd of June 2024. Ed Slater the ex-Premiership Lock forward is still fighting on against this disease and continues to fund raise. These men were and are giants within their respective codes of rugby and it would be a privilege for Referees and other Match Officials to show their respect for them in a minor way with a proposed charity event to raise money for MND research.

What we would like to do is a purely voluntary donation of either partial or all of each referee’s travelling expenses and/or match fees for 1 weekend of the season. The weekend that has been chosen is that of the 27th to the 29th of September as this is the weekend closest to what would have been Rob Burrow’s 42nd Birthday.

All the money donated will go directly to MND research via a “Just Giving” page that is attached. Thank you for visiting our JustGiving page supporting the MND Association. The MND Association focus on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. By donating your money will help people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to the MND Association. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure, your details are safe - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Thank you again