The Bath Rugby Community team have worked with 60 participants from Thatchers Cider and Sidcot School, delivering HIIT classes and touch rugby sessions with the aim of increasing levels of physical activity on a weekly basis.

Move Like A Pro, designed by Premiership Rugby’s professional rugby coaches is designed for people who aren’t currently very active, inspiring a legacy of long-term lifestyle change across the rugby support community.

The last session was one to remember for the group as Bath Rugby first team players Elliott Stooke and Tom Ellis joined in with a Hawaiian themed touch session, giving participants an insight into the professional game.

Lewis Palmer, Bath Rugby's School’s Coordinator said: “Being able to work with adults and notice improvements each week has been fantastic. Many participants have told us how this programme has positively impacted their life, helping them gain confidence and live healthier lifestyles. They have been a very special group to work with.”

The programmes biggest success story was Dawn Drake-Brockman, who managed to get up to 155 thousand steps in one week. Dawn has since been nominated for the Play Achiever Award with Premiership Rugby, which is given to participants who have excelled in any education, healthier social inclusion programme. Dawn has been nominated by Bath Rugby to go to the awards in London at the end of the month which is being hosted at the Houses of Parliament.

On Saturday 1st June, the Gallagher Premiership Final will be taking place at Twickenham, where 16 of the participants will be travelling for a touch rugby festival. They will also get to enjoy the final after showcasing their rugby talents.

For those not attending the Final, you are able to attend the Bath & West Show Touch Rugby tournament, where they will be able to represent Thatchers and showcase their link with Bath Rugby Community.

Bath Rugby showcase success with ‘Move Like a Pro’ initiative

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