Providing independent financial advice, Advanta Wealth is a Chartered firm ranked in the FT Adviser Top 100 and will be delivering financial education and advice to all of the RPA members, ranging from Premiership Rugby squads to the England Women Red Roses, to the RPA Retired Players members.

Mark Pearson, chief commercial officer, commented: “We are delighted to form this wealth management partnership with the RPA and to bring the knowledge of our advisers and our commitment to financial planning and education to the RPA’s members.”

“Announcing this partnership at the start of the Six Nations championship and in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup is at an incredibly busy time for the squads.

“Ensuring that they have access to high quality advice ensures that their focus can be on the pitch and that their finances are in safe hands.”

Stuart Munday, RPA’s chief operating officer, added: “We are delighted to have agreed this significant partnership with Advanta Wealth, who join us as our Official Wealth Management Partner.

“Our values around financial planning and the wellbeing of players align closely with Advanta Wealth and we have no doubt that they will provide invaluable expertise to our members.”