The EDF Energy National Schools Rugby Programme (NSRP) is a three-year community partnership with all 12 Guinness Premiership clubs that will run alongside the company’s sponsorship of the EDF Energy Cup.

The programme is one of the most comprehensive in world rugby and will involve close to 100,000 children and teachers at primary schools across England. Schools where rugby has never been played before will be specifically targeted.

Not only will the programme give children an introduction to rugby union through the tag rugby version of the sport, but it will also ensure that teachers receive quality coaching, as well as providing enough equipment to leave a rugby legacy in schools for years to come.

Bath Rugby’s Community Development Officers will work with over 100 schools during the three-year programme partnership programme beginning in December 2006.