Atlas USA

Team

Former US Eagle, Don James Jr is the driving force behind Atlas in the US. Don James Jr

Activities

The Las Vegas Sevens is a classic party, with all the fun of rugby sevens wrapped in the flamboyance of Vegas. On the Friday there is a "Rugby Ryder Cup" with Rugby Stars and guests from Europe hitting the greens of the Las Vegas Country Club alongside Rugby Stars and guests from the USA.

The money raised in the US is used to help disadvantaged children and young people in America and internationally. See "Our Work" in the menu for an overview.

Atlas USA is particularly pleased to support the Memphis Inner City Rugby project which has turned around the lives of college kids in one of the poorest areas in the US, where incalculable harm is done through gang violence.

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For more information on Atlas USA or for the next Las Vegas Sevens Golf Classic, contact us here: Atlas USA

Latest

World Cup Warriors Dinner 2019

A fantastic night at the Hilton managed to raise a record amount for the Atlas Foundation. With fascinating insights into England's World Cup build-up in 2003, as well as thoughts on England's chances this year, it's safe to say that Sir Clive Woodward, Jonny Wilkinson, Mike Tindall, and Lawrence Dallaglio captivated the audience and gave them a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Brands Hatch LSEG Cyclothon 2019

The London Stock Exchange Group tested their endurance by taking to their bikes for 12 hours on the famous Brand Hatch motor racing circuit, in support of Ben Nicholson who tragically lost his wife Anita and his two children Alex and Annabel in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019. Anita was the Atlas Foundation project manager in Singapore. In their memory, LSEG raised £9,513 to help the Nicholson Memorial Fund reach the next milestone of £200,000. The money raised will be used to fun
Fatboy 10s 2019

What an amazing tournament last weekend from Pot Bellied Pigs RFC Hong Kong with 150 golf players and 18+ rugby teams, they raised a whopping 800,000 HKD!
Masi and Ocean View HS Jersey Presentations 2019

South Africa Rugby Champion Percy Montgomery visited Masi High School and Ocean View High School to deliver them with their very own rugby jerseys which they will be able to play in from now on!

Las Vegas Sevens success

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.
Atlas France Fund

Atlas France recueille des fonds pour soutenir le travail avec des enfants défavorisés, chez lui et à l'étranger, grâce au rugby. Atlas France is raising money to support work with disadvantaged children at home and abroad through the power of rugby.
Atlas France legally established

On Monday 1st October 2018 Atlas France was legally established. The occasion was marked by a lunch attended by Atlas Chairman Jason Leonard, CEO Sally Pettipher, Atlas France founding President Jerome Riondet and Atlas Champion Simon Shaw.
Atlas Ireland

Championed by Rugby Legend, Shane Byrne and managed by rugby writer, Sabena Moylan, Atlas Ireland creates its own events, and supports projects around the world.
Atlas South Africa

Atlas South Africa was founded in 2018 after a successful Atlas Trek to Botswana and Zimbabwe attended by South African Rugby Champions. There are plans for a charity cycle ride and other physical challenges, all supporting Atlas's work in the townships and poorest rural communities, bringing new hope to children through the power of rugby.
France

Atlas France a été créé pour aider les enfants de toute la francophonie grâce au rugby. Atlas et des Champions Français et Internationaux de rugby en France sont en train de mettre en place un solide programme d'éducation et d'assistance sociale pour certains des enfants les plus pauvres de la planète.
Atlas Wales

Atlas Wales was formally launched at the House of Lords in June 2018, and has a schedule of events including walks, bike rides, lunches and dinners involving Rugby Champions from Wales and beyond. Money raised in Wales is allocated by the Atlas Wales team to work helping children in areas of specific interest to them. Many played in South Africa and the links with Africa are strong.

Rugby Family Pulls Together

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.
Anita, Alex & Annabel Nicholson Memorial Fund

Set up by Ben Nicholson in memory of his wife Anita and their two children Alex and Annabel who tragically lost their lives in the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday 2019.
OLD RUTS KENYA

We wanted to continue to support the amazing work the Lunch Bowl charity are doing in Kenya and especially with the many hundreds of children some orphans that benefit from taking part in playing rugby and look forward to having a nice hot meal!
Richmond Heavies Foundation Fund

The Richmond Heavies is the veteran’s side of Richmond Rugby Club in West London, one of the oldest clubs in the world and presently playing in the RFU Championship as the sole amateur club. Several recent unexpected bereavements of players have led to the creation of a charitable foundation to help protect senior and junior players at the club, as well as being able to help those immediately impacted, by a serious illness or bereavement.
What we do

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The Ian Williams Foundation Fund Appeal

Weʼre raising £50,000 to contribute to causes close to Ian Michael Williams' heart, keeping his legacy alive and continuing his impact on the world.
The difference we make

From Argentina to Zimbabwe children from the poorest shanty towns and slums are given food, education and training, alongside the joy of playing rugby. Through this the kids we work with are learning and growing. They learn more, they stay away from drugs and crime, they become young leaders. In time they find jobs and become fine adults giving back to the next generation of children.
LDN 10K 4 SAFFA

To raise awareness for The Ian Williams Foundation
Annual Golf Day 2020

A deliberately intimate event at a beautiful course with a sprinkling of rugby legends: players, officials and commentators. Join Jason Leonard and friends at the stunning Kingswood Golf and Country Club in Surrey for a great day of golf followed by an afternoon dinner and presentation. Sponsorship packages available upon request.
History

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Legacy gifts

Leaving a legacy gift to the Atlas Foundation allows you to help thousands of children around the world alongside our rugby legends. Read more

Annual Golf Day 2020

A deliberately intimate event at a beautiful course with a sprinkling of rugby legends: players, officials and commentators. Join Jason Leonard and friends at the stunning Kingswood Golf and Country Club in Surrey for a great day of golf followed by an afternoon dinner and presentation. Sponsorship packages available upon request. Read more