Scott Hamilton and Craig Newby have given their thumbs up to the Leicester Tigers Rugby Courses.
Hamilton and Newby paid a visit to the half-term camp which has been taking place at Oakham RFC this week.
The New Zealand internationals passed on their advice to the young players, took part in a question and answer session, signed autographs and posed for pictures.
Tigers back-rower Newby said: “The children were really good and asked us some awesome questions. I think one of the best was to Scott, who was asked what wingers he preferred playing with. I thought that was a pretty good one to ask.”
Hamilton said: "It was good for the children who get to have fun, get a bit of rugby in and some good technical advice from the Tigers coaches, which makes a difference."
Tigers Rugby Courses are supported by Mark Group. They are for players involved in contact rugby from under-nines through to under-16s and see the club's community coaches work with them on all aspects of their game. Every player who attends the course will receive a free ticket to a Tigers first-team game at Welford Road as well as a Tigers Rugby Course T-shirt, rugby ball and drinks bottle.
Tigers will be running courses over the Easter holidays at Market Bosworth RFC and Market Harborough RFC (April 6-9) and at Oundle School (April 12-16).
Newby added: “When I was growing up we had nothing like this and it has to be good. At this age they just want to learn.”
For more information on Tigers Rugby Courses or to book a place contact the Tigers community team on 0844 856 1880 or click here
Hamilton and Newby paid a visit to the half-term camp which has been taking place at Oakham RFC this week.
The New Zealand internationals passed on their advice to the young players, took part in a question and answer session, signed autographs and posed for pictures.
Tigers back-rower Newby said: “The children were really good and asked us some awesome questions. I think one of the best was to Scott, who was asked what wingers he preferred playing with. I thought that was a pretty good one to ask.”
Hamilton said: "It was good for the children who get to have fun, get a bit of rugby in and some good technical advice from the Tigers coaches, which makes a difference."
Tigers Rugby Courses are supported by Mark Group. They are for players involved in contact rugby from under-nines through to under-16s and see the club's community coaches work with them on all aspects of their game. Every player who attends the course will receive a free ticket to a Tigers first-team game at Welford Road as well as a Tigers Rugby Course T-shirt, rugby ball and drinks bottle.
Tigers will be running courses over the Easter holidays at Market Bosworth RFC and Market Harborough RFC (April 6-9) and at Oundle School (April 12-16).
Newby added: “When I was growing up we had nothing like this and it has to be good. At this age they just want to learn.”
For more information on Tigers Rugby Courses or to book a place contact the Tigers community team on 0844 856 1880 or click here
