The Rugby Initiative
Almost 1,000 young people have been helped by
RBS 6 Nations and The Prince’s Trust joint initiative since 2004.
The scheme targets 14 to 16 year olds who are struggling at
school.
The Prince’s Trust xl club aims to improve pupils attendance,
self-esteem, confidence, motivation and social skills. Rugby helps
to build these skills which are also needed in the world of work
and further education.
As part of the initiative young people take part in multiple tag
rugby sessions, are given access to players and educational
materials as well as coaching from union staff on nutrition and
healthy lifestyles.
For every young person that we help get back
into education, employment and training, we are also contributing
to regenerating communities in so many ways. We are delighted that
together we are able to reach out to excluded young people and
engage them through the power of
rugby. - Allan Watt,
Head of Group Brand Communications at The Royal Bank of Scotland
Group.
Rugby news
Apr 2011
On the 11th March, the Welsh xl clubs taking part in RBS 6 Nations with The Prince’s Trust were invited to the Millennium Stadium to watch The Captain’s Run, the final training session of the RBS 6 Nations for the Welsh Rugby team.
Mar 2010
February and March saw The Prince’s Trust run the first ever ‘Get Started with Rugby’ courses delivered in partnership with Worcester Warriors Rugby Club at the Sixways Stadium.
Feb 2010
On 11th February 12 xl clubs from across London travelled to The University of Westminster Sports Ground to take part in the 2010 RBS Six Nations Tag Rugby Festival, the culmination of the RBS 6 Nations with The Prince's Trust initiative.
Oct 2009
A video exploring sports and The Prince's Trusts work with young people along with new sports initiatives and partners in the world of sport
Mar 2009
Xlerate with xl pupils from Drummond Community High School were treated to a guest coaching session by Scotland internationalists as part of the RBS RugbyLink programme in early March.
Mar 2009
England rugby internationals Joe Worsley, Nick Easter and James Haskell will be taking a break from RBS 6 Nations training today to take part in a tag rugby festival with youngsters from 12 Prince’s Trust xl clubs across London.
Jan 2009
Scottish Rugby and The Prince’s Trust Scotland have teamed up to deliver an initiative aimed at boosting self esteem, social skills and motivation amongst some of Scotland’s hardest to reach young people.
Jan 2009
Rugby captains for England, Scotland and Wales are urging parents and teachers to continue their support for young people struggling at school.
Dec 2008
All the news from last year