SPIRIT OF RUGBY Programme Guide and Application Form

SPIRIT OF RUGBY

What is the Spirit of Rugby?The Spirit of Rugby programme is a framework through which World Rugby invites organisations to collaborate on approved projects using rugby as a tool for societal development and benefit from World Rugby support.The programme is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and World Rugby’s strategic plan with a mission to grow the global rugby family and a vision of rugby as a sport for all, true to its values. As such, the Spirit of Rugby is driven by rugby’s core character-building values - integrity, respect, solidarity, passion and discipline.

Who can apply? World Rugby invites submissions from interested organisations meeting the following profile:

Organisations working with World Rugby members and/or regional associations

Non-political, non-religious organisations

Registered charities/not-for-profit organisations providing up-to-date audited accounts

Organisations with an international focus

Organisations using rugby or sport in general as a catalyst for development

Project ScopeThe scope of projects should include but is not limited to the following:

Activities across appropriate themes including social inclusion, gender equity, peace building, health, education, environmental sustainability and sport for all

Duration of between 12 to 24 months

Sustainable, scalable projects delivering measurable return on investment

Partners should ensure that their projects:

Complement World Rugby values, activities and objectives

Involve World Rugby regional associations and affiliated national federations

Partner benefits & obligationsAs a recognised Spirit of Rugby partner, successful applicants may benefit from the following:

Official endorsement from World Rugby, a respected international sports federation

Access to the World Rugby brand for approved use

Access to World Rugby development, training and education resources

Opportunities to engage with World Rugby and its networks including member federations, regional associations, commercial partners and suppliers

Increased profile through access to World Rugby media channels including online, social and traditional media including World Rugby TV

Access to World Rugby tournaments, events and other properties

Financial support (GBP£15k max)

Application process

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Interested parties with suitable proposals meeting the above Partner Profile and Project Scope criteria should complete the application form below and return it to jaime.mckeown@worldrugby.org.

Proposals must have clear objectives with measurable outcomes to facilitate monitoring and final evaluation. They should also provide a proposed budget detailing partner investment, a communications plan and demonstrate how collaboration with World Rugby, its members and regional associations will take place.

Applications received by the deadline will be scored and assessed against World Rugby’s development priorities, current and planned projects, and available resources.

The invitation to submit a project application does not guarantee a successful application. World Rugby reserves the right to support a project in its entirety or any part thereof.

Successful applicants will be required to sign a Spirit of Rugby Partner Agreement which will detail the rights and obligations attributed to each party as well as the duration of the agreement.

Project timelines* July 2018 - Call for applications

31 August 2018 - Deadline for submission of applications

September 2018 - Review by World Rugby of applications, shortlist compiled

October 2018 - Recommendations sent to World Rugby Executive Committee for approval

November 2018 - Successful applicants notified

January 2019 - Partner Agreements confirmed, project implementation begins

* Please note that above timings are indicative only and subject to change

Further information & resourcesTo assist with developing project proposals, background information on World Rugby development programmes can be found in the annual World Rugby Year in Review while World Rugby Passport provides further information on World Rugby Training and Education resources.

If you require any further information on the Spirit of Rugby application process, please contact:

Jaime McKeownProject Manager - Development & International Relations, World Rugby

Email: jaime.mckeown@worldrugby.org; Telephone: +353 1 2409 232

Application Form

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Contact DetailsOrganisation Name

Registered Charity Number

Registered Address

Contact Person

Position

E-Mail Address

Work Phone

Mobile Phone

Web Site

Active Social Media Accounts(Twitter/Facebook/Instagram etc.)

Project Details

Project Title

UN SDGs/Theme(s) addressed(e.g. SDG5 – Gender Equality)

Project Location(s)(Town/City/Country)

Project Duration(12-24 months)

Start DD/MM/YYYYFinish DD/MM/YYYY

Funding Request per annum (if applicable)

GBP£

Applicant Investment per annumGBP£

Project Budget per annum GBP£

Application Form (continued)

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Project OverviewPlease give an overview of the project using the seven headings below (max 250 words per heading)

1. Organisation Background:

2. Project Aims/Objectives (current position vs expected impact):

3. Key Performance Indicators (monitoring and measurement):

4. Integration with World Rugby programmes (e.g. Get Into Rugby), members and affiliates:

5. Outline of Support required:

6. Project Communications Plan:

7. Project Sustainability/Scalability:

Checklist☐ Completed application form ☐ Letter of support from World Rugby member union(s) and/or regional association(s)☐ Budget breakdown (per annum)☐ Proof of charitable status☐ Copy of Child Protection Policy☐ Most recent published/audited accounts☐ Organisation logo☐ Additional supporting materials (video links, reports etc.)

Submission detailsPlease complete the application form in English and return it with the required information and any other relevant attachments to jaime.mckeown@worldrugby.org no later than 31 August 2018.

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