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Spain boosted by a six-month grants ahead of RWC 2025
The Real Federación Española de Rugby has assigned short-term bursaries to the 32 players who will take part in Spain’s setup for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, a massive boost for the Leonas.
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The RFER board, led by President Juan Carlos Martín Sánchez, has made a serious effort to build the best possible environment for their internationals, and has sought to find a way to financially help their players for a short term.
The bursaries will be paid monthly and will cover every personal expense, players will have the chance to fully focus on rugby for the next six months, getting the basic conditions to perform at their best possible level when the World Cup comes.
As clarified by the Spanish Rugby Union, three types of bursaries will be introduced, with the difference being on the current contract status of each player. They will be followed through the national academies located in Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, working closely with the national coaching staff.
These agreements will be active between March and September, but the union has made clear the desire to develop a contract system similar to Ireland, Wales, England, New Zealand, and France in the future.
Captain Laura Delgado shared her thoughts on the matter with RugbyPass, saying: “We are happy with the decision, and it is a step further towards a more promising future for all of us. There’s still a long way ahead for us to get to that fully professional level and I do hope we can get there. It will be important to not lose focus, especially after the Women’s World Cup.”
Spain is currently warming up for the Women’s Rugby Europe Championship and will be facing Brazil ahead of the competition, with the match scheduled for 22 March.
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