Atlas is proud to partner with Hollywood Bollywood producer Prashant Shah to host the preview of his new film Jungle Cry. Jungle Cry is based on the true story for a group of slum kids in India who find themselves competing in the youth rugby world cup in England. Trustees and Rugby Champions alike are lining up to attend a VIP screening at Warner Bros in London next month, all to celebrate the amazing project in India that this film portrays! Read more
A great Mandela Day project underway last week at Ocean View High School clearing the back pitch to allow for training sessions! A big effort from everyone involved means the pitch is now playable! Big thanks to Masiphumele High School for helping out and Old School Group who provided snacks to the work party and distributed excess 10s kit to both High Schools for their sports teams. Read more
Norwich Rugby Referees have generously donated 40 playing strips to Atlas's project with the Memphis Inner City Rugby team. Read more
It was sunshine and smiles all round for the Atlas Foundation 2019 Golf Day. As temperatures soared, so did the balls, and we raised over £20,000 for our work with children. Congratulations to our winners, and huge thanks to everyone who supported us. Read more
Two weeks ago the Perins High School u15s and u16s rugby teams stopped off to play Masiphumele High School, who were bolstered by the drafting in of some Ocean View High School boys. The team spirit must have been excellent, given the amazing effort they put in together the previous week cleaning up the pitch at Ocean View HS. Read more
At the weekend India Women's Rugby won their first ever test match, after only forming a year ago. Twelve of the India team come from Atlas supported projects across India. Congratulations to everyone at Jungle Crows, Khelo Rugby and Delhi Hurricanes for this amazing achievement. Read more
The West Bengal Boys and Girls were welcomed back at Howrah Railway Station today with garlands, flowers and drums after winning the National U18 Rugby 7s Read more
Just launched: The AN collection of coach and supporter jerseys in memory of Alex Nicholson and Annabel Nicholson. All profits go to the Nicholson Memorial Fund Read more
70 riders including five internationals from four nations rode in the Atlas Peloton on June 2nd, and raised over £10,000. Congratulations to everyone. We are especially pleased with our largest ever entry of women riders, one of whom was the first rider home!! Read more
On Friday 24th May the TRT Hub was opened in Harare Zimbabwe to provide dedicated facilities for the girls whose work on empowerment through rugby Atlas has been proud to fund. Atlas has also contributed to the construction costs and is delighted to see such a valuable resource open and supporting its community. Read more
A brilliant Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords on the 20th May 2019. The aim of the event was to support our work in India as well as being the UK premier of Jungle Cry! Read more
Richmond Rugby club led by Steve Hill visited Les Cusworth and our Atlas funded programme at Virreyes Rugby Club in Buenos Aires on Sunday 12th May Read more
Congratulations Coach Maxi on starting the Atlas All Schools programme at EP2 school in Buenos Aires this week. Read more
Tragically Atlas's Singapore event manager, Anita Nicholson, was killed along with her rugby-mad children Alex and Annabel in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday. Atlas is working with Anita's husband Ben to establish a memorial fund and a permanent fitting tribute to these wonderful and much missed members of our rugby family. Read more
Jason Leonard, our Chairman and Founding member has become Chairman for the British and Irish Lions. A position he is extremely humbled and honoured to hold. Read more
Ever a party weekend, this year's lead up to the Hong Kong 7s featured a host of Atlas Champions supporting other great causes, from Doddie's Foundation to a Memorial to rugby players killed in the Bali bombing. Read more
Jason Leonard was joined by Atlas Rugby Champions Simon Shaw, Percy Montgomery and ten other explorers at the end of March 2019. Read more
Atlas was delighted to welcome Harvard University Rugby Club to Buenos Aires. While there the team helped coach young people in our projects. Read more
Springbok Legend Percy Montgomery lead an inaugural Atlas Peloton of 15 riders. Minister Alan Winde was a fantastic addition to the team, already a great political leader, he showed his sporting colours with a brilliant performance on the bike. Read more
Golfers and special supporters made the Atlas team trip to the USA Sevens in Las Vegas a huge success. Delighted for our hosts that USA stormed to a win at the Sevens, and hugely grateful to our donors for pledging $42,000 to our work with disadvantaged kids in Memphis. Read more
The Atlas funded pitch in Lilongwe is levelled and has started to grass up. Click through for before and after pics Read more
Great update on progress in Lesotho. Read more
The recent Cape Town 10s played host to over 90 rugby teams as part of the 9 sporting codes on offer at their recent tournament weekend with over 24 000 people in attendance over the two day festival of sport and music. Read more
On 12th February two Rugby World Cup winners were welcomed by the Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev at his Residence in London. Read more