Support Us

About WRU Deaf

Wales Deaf Rugby Union is a volunteer-run, self-funded charity creating opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing players to thrive in rugby.
From community activity and youth development to elite international competition, everything we do relies on the commitment of volunteers, supporters, partners and the wider community. By supporting WDRU, you are helping us build a stronger future for deaf rugby in Wales.

Why your support matters

WDRU delivers impact on and off the field.
Your support helps us:
  • Create opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing players
  • Deliver community and youth development activity
  • Support athlete welfare and development
  • Strengthen our pathway from grassroots to international rugby
  • Prepare for major competitions, including Japan 2026
As a self-funded organisation, every contribution makes a difference.

Ways to support WDRU

There are several ways you can support our work.

Make a donation

If you would like to make a direct contribution, you can support our current fundraising campaign here:
 Donate to help send WDRU to the World Cup 2026 
Every donation helps us continue our work and move closer to our goals.

Fundraise for WDRU

You can also support us by fundraising on our behalf, raising awareness, or sharing our campaign with your own networks.
Community support plays an important role in helping us grow our impact and reach more people.

Partner with us

If you are a business or organisation interested in supporting WDRU through sponsorship or partnership, please visit our Sponsorship page.
We work with partners who want to align with inclusion, community impact and elite performance.

Support beyond donations

Support does not always have to be financial.
You can help WDRU by:
  • Sharing our story
  • Following our journey
  • Promoting our fundraising campaigns
  • Introducing potential sponsors or supporters
  • Helping raise awareness of deaf rugby in Wales

Building something bigger

Supporting WDRU means supporting more than a team.
It means backing a charity that is working to create opportunity, belonging and ambition for deaf and hard-of-hearing players across Wales.
It means helping us grow a sustainable organisation that can deliver both community impact and international success.

Thank you

Every form of support matters to us.
Whether you donate, fundraise, partner with us or simply help spread the word, you are playing a part in the future of Wales Deaf Rugby Union.