Today we remember all those who have lost their lives ensuring that we are able to live in freedom.

Many of them traded the rugby pitch for the battlefield, and their ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On Remembrance Day, Rugby Union pauses to honour the brave men and women who stepped away from the game they loved to serve their country. We remember the players, members, and supporters who stood shoulder to shoulder in conflict, just as they did on the pitch, but who never returned to the clubhouses.

Today, we stand in silence to respect their memory, acknowledge their sacrifice, and promise that their names will always be remembered and honoured.