Forces Sport

Who Pays Their Wages?


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How do professional rugby contracts work for serving military personnel? That's the question Forces Sport put to Chris Fowke, the Chief Operations Officer and Secretary of Army Rugby Union. The likes of Semesa Rokoduguni, who played at Bath Rugby for ten years and went on to represent England, paved the way for a growing number of men and women signing up to the big clubs, but it's generally done on an individual basis. Chris explains the development of the process and how it benefits the player, the armed forces, and the club they've signed for.

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