Welcome to the website of the Professional Players Federation, the national organisation for the Player Associations in the United Kingdom. There are over 17,500 professional sportsmen and women in Britain and the PPF is dedicated to promoting, protecting and developing their collective interests. We have been working for the players since our establishment in 1991.
The PPF currently has twelve Player Associations in membership who are responsible for setting our priorities. We focus on cross-sport issues that affect all the members such as match fixing, Diversity & Inclusion, career transition, mental health and anti-doping.
You will find information on a number of research and education projects we have undertaken to help our members as well as a range of resources available to help individual players. We also provide details of our various Committees which provide forums for our Player Associations to exchange ideas, share best practice and agree the organisation’s goals.
If you have any queries relating to our work or the work of our members, please get in touch.
The PPF has partnered with B5 Consultancy to produce a set of educational resources for players to encourage a healthy experience of social media and reduce exposure to online abuse.
The LMA has continued its support of the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) through a new awareness video, featuring LMA members and ambassadors from around the globe.
Our latest Staff Spotlight is on Dr Yvie Ryan, the PFA's Director of Wellbeing where she's applying her expertise in elite sport to a broader player base, developing bespoke pathways for players at every level.
The LMA is proud to continue its long-standing support for Prostate Cancer UK and the Prostate United campaign, which brings together the footballing community to raise awareness and funds to stop men dying from prostate cancer.
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) is pleased to confirm its Women’s Rugby Board for the 2026/27 season, with Abi Burton re-elected as Chair and Grace Deane elected as Vice Chair.
The PCA and Titan Wealth, have announced a new partnership becoming the Association’s Official Financial Education Partner providing PCA members with tailored financial education and support throughout their careers.
PFA Scotland are delighted to launch a brand new members app, giving members a quicker and easier way to access the support, benefits and services available to them through their union membership.
Following the first RPA Men’s Rugby Board meeting of the 2026/27 season, the RPA is delighted to confirm that Max Lahiff has been re-elected as Chair, with Ben Spencer appointed as Vice Chair of the Men’s Rugby Board.
The NPA delighted to welcome Sarah Collin as their new Player Development Manager in the South West covering Team Bath, LexisNexis Dragons and Birmingham Panthers. Sarah joins the NPA with extensive experience in athlete personal development, welfare and performance environments.
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