Rugby for all – EDI Award 🏆 Huge congratulations to our winner of the Rugby for All Award 2025/26, Renica‑Renee Thompson - gktwrfc 👏 Renica‑Renee Thompson is the first black captain of her club, she has used that platform to create space, visibility, and belonging for others. A standout example of her impact is the panel event she spearheaded: “The Black Experience in Rugby”. She personally reached out to speakers via Instagram, creating new connections, and bringing together an outstanding line-up: Dr Simi Pam (Red Roses/Bristol Bears), Anne Onwusiri (Founder, Black Girls Ruck), Frank Sackey (Old Downbadians), and Chanté Williams and Derayo Adetosoye (Counteruck). As well as handling all the event details form securing a venue to preparing thoughtful questions that encouraged honesty and learning, including: “Have you ever had to navigate negative stereotypes from your teammates or coach?”, “Can you share how you first got into rugby?”, and “What is the best thing about being ...