Mike Brown and Jamie Roberts have applied for the same job
Rugby NewsMonday, 12 December 2022 at 16:19
The Rugby Players Association have today announced the five candidates who are standing to become the RPA's new general secretary.
TO STAND FOR ELECTION, YOU MUST EITHER BE:
a) a current player
b) be a retired player (who was a fully signed up member in the last year of your playing career)
Voting opens on Monday 12th December, and all votes must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 4th January 2023.
The candidates are:
Mike Brown
Mike Brown made his debut for Harlequins during the 2005/06 season. The full-back went on to make 351 appearances, a record number for Harlequins and after winning two Premiership titles and one European Challenge Cup title, he moved on to play for Newcastle Falcons for the 2020/21 season. Brown also made 72 appearances for his country.
Mike Brown made his debut for Harlequins during the 2005/06 season. The full-back went on to make 351 appearances, a record number for Harlequins and after winning two Premiership titles and one European Challenge Cup title, he moved on to play for Newcastle Falcons for the 2020/21 season. Brown also made 72 appearances for his country.
Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Christian Day
Christian Day retired from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 2017/18 season to embark on a new full-time position at the RPA, now as Head of Player Affairs. The second row represented Sale Sharks, Stade Français Paris and Northampton Saints over a career spanning 17 seasons. During that time, he made 220 Premiership appearances placing him 13th on the all-time appearances list as well as lifting two Premiership Rugby trophies, two European titles and an Anglo-Welsh Cup. Christian served as Chair of the RPA Players Board between 2014-2017.
Christian Day retired from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 2017/18 season to embark on a new full-time position at the RPA, now as Head of Player Affairs. The second row represented Sale Sharks, Stade Français Paris and Northampton Saints over a career spanning 17 seasons. During that time, he made 220 Premiership appearances placing him 13th on the all-time appearances list as well as lifting two Premiership Rugby trophies, two European titles and an Anglo-Welsh Cup. Christian served as Chair of the RPA Players Board between 2014-2017.
Northampton Saints skipper Christian Day - Photo mandatory by-line: Steve Bond/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 23/05/2015 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - Aviva Premiership - Semi Final - Northampton Saints v Saracens - Franklins Gardens, Northampton
Matt Garvey
Matt Garvey joined the RPA as Development Manager for Bath and Bristol in the summer of 2022, having retired at the end of the 2021/22 season. He ended a 13-year playing career that took him from London Irish, to Bath Rugby, then Gloucester and finishing at Worcester Warriors. He also won representative honours with England Saxons and captained Bath between 2017 and 2019 during his seven-year stint at The Rec. Garvey also sat on the RPA Players Board, as Representative for Gloucester between 2019-2021.
Matt Garvey joined the RPA as Development Manager for Bath and Bristol in the summer of 2022, having retired at the end of the 2021/22 season. He ended a 13-year playing career that took him from London Irish, to Bath Rugby, then Gloucester and finishing at Worcester Warriors. He also won representative honours with England Saxons and captained Bath between 2017 and 2019 during his seven-year stint at The Rec. Garvey also sat on the RPA Players Board, as Representative for Gloucester between 2019-2021.
Matt Garvey of Gloucester Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Sale Sharks at Kingsholm Stadium on January 2, 2020 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher)
Mark Lambert
Having retired from a 17-year rugby career at Harlequins in the summer of 2020, Mark joined the RPA as Head of Rugby Policy. Mark represented England at age-group level, and Saxons. He won one Premiership title back in 2012, the LV= Cup in 2013 and one European title in 2011. Lambert went onto make over 250 appearances for Harlequins. Mark served as Chair of the RPA Players Board between 2017-2020.
Having retired from a 17-year rugby career at Harlequins in the summer of 2020, Mark joined the RPA as Head of Rugby Policy. Mark represented England at age-group level, and Saxons. He won one Premiership title back in 2012, the LV= Cup in 2013 and one European title in 2011. Lambert went onto make over 250 appearances for Harlequins. Mark served as Chair of the RPA Players Board between 2017-2020.
Mark Lambert (Harlequins) is tackled by Carl Rimmer (Exeter). Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs. PHOTO: Mandatory by-line: Garry Bowden/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 210215 - Aviva Premiership rugby, The Twickenham Stoop, London, UK
Jamie Roberts
Jamie Roberts’ career spanned 16 years, playing for Cardiff, Racing 92, Harlequins, Bath, Harlequins, Stormers and the Dragons. He won 94 times for Wales, winning numerous Grand Slam titles as well as going on two Lion tours. Off-the-field, he has studied for several qualifications, including a medical degree from Cardiff University and MPhil at Cambridge University.
Jamie Roberts’ career spanned 16 years, playing for Cardiff, Racing 92, Harlequins, Bath, Harlequins, Stormers and the Dragons. He won 94 times for Wales, winning numerous Grand Slam titles as well as going on two Lion tours. Off-the-field, he has studied for several qualifications, including a medical degree from Cardiff University and MPhil at Cambridge University.
Jamie Roberts of Bath Rugby during the Premiership Rugby Cup group match between Bath Rugby and Gloucester Rugby at the Recreation Ground, Bath, Somerset on February 4. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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