Rupert is a former Wales international rugby player. He played for Welsh clubs Abertillery and Neath but is most associated with Llanelli Scarlets, who he captained. Since hanging up his boots, the former scrum half has worked on the commercial side of the game for the WRU and has spearheaded the game in North Wales. Rupert regularly features on TV and radio and, amongst other pursuits, is a patron of Tenovus Cancer Care.