The Company was founded in London in June 2012 and continued programmes originally set up whilst inSouth Africa. The Company has a long history of involvement in sport in South Africa, mainly in Rugby Development Programmes in the Townships in KwaZulu Natal.
Nationality: South Africa
Date of birth: 15th November 1961
Born in: Umtata
Email: richard@rdjsport.co.uk
Phone: +44 7935 946229
Richard worked previously as Manager of Sport Facilities in Pietermaritzburg for 4 years and then as Director of Development for the Sharks Rugby Union for 10 years and now lives in London since 2010. He is now a consultant to several National Rugby Federations, a Rugby Premiership Clubs and to the Sharks Academy. He is Regional Account Manager for a large Sports Equipment Company, Ram International Ltd.
Specialities:
- Talent ID, International UK and Ireland Exchanges between clubs and Provinces in SA and the UK and other small countries like Norway, Austria and Lithuania.
- Assisting Disadvantaged Players and Coaches by creating opportunities for them to grow as players and individuals whilst in another country.
- Land arrangements for Rugby and sports tours coming to SA ie British Army, Clubs and Schools.
- Consulting for other African Countries to assist them with their Elite Player Development programmes.
- Sports Event Management.
