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Leicester Tigers are pleased to announce a new community tag rugby initiative in partnership with global insurance broking & risk management firm and Premiership Rugby title partner, Gallagher.

The programme will use tag rugby to:

• Support primary education and grassroots rugby clubs
• Enhance young people’s mental and physical well-being
• Grow the game of rugby
• Give children between the ages of 7 and 11 the opportunity to develop lifelong memories through rugby

Tigers staff will deliver the initiative to junior school year groups from September 2023, with local schools having the chance to participate in Gallagher Tag Festivals hosted at their local rugby clubs.

Any child who joins their local club will earn their school a place in a prize draw, with the selected sides getting the opportunity to play on the pitch at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on a Leicester Tigers match day.

“We’re delighted to work with Premiership Rugby title sponsor Gallagher to expand their support of rugby through this community initiative,” said Mark Davies, Chief Revenue Officer at Leicester Tigers. “Our tag programme is one of our longest-running initiatives and pivotal in turning children from playground enthusiasts into rugby fanatics. Virtually every current Tigers player’s journey started in a playground somewhere and with the continued support from everyone at Gallagher we are looking forward to unearthing the next generation of Tigers starlets."

Dan Hemingway, Community Manager said “With the support of Gallagher we can continue to ensure that the game of rugby is being played in as many junior schools as possible throughout our regions. We know that the route to becoming a rugby fan, more often than not starts with getting a rugby ball in your hands. The game of rugby has so much to offer, and we want to support local schools in developing rugby as a corer part of their physical education programme.”

Chris Noah, Managing Director of Gallagher’s Leicester office, added: “We are thrilled to be involved with this community campaign that will see many local children have the opportunity to get involved with rugby, possibly for the first time. Team sports like rugby are really important in building confidence along with fitness and camaraderie so making the game accessible to children at a young age is really positive for the local community.”

If your school would like to be involved please contact Leicester Tigers Community Rugby Coach Oliver Devonport – oli.devonport@tigers.co.uk