This case study is anonymised — for the purpose of this article, we will call the young person ‘John’. When John first picked up a rugby ball in Year 8, there was nothing dramatic about the moment. No club trials. No weekend programme. Just a quiet PE lesson on an ordinary school day, led by …
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At TackleLondon, every young person arrives with a story, often one shaped long before they ever meet us. For Max Shields, that story begins with extraordinary resilience. Max has lived with a rare kidney condition for most of his life, spending long stretches of childhood where no child should have to: in hospitals, in waiting …
“I left feeling grateful for my life, family and education and reminded that I have been privileged and been given the chance to seize opportunities as my life has progressed. I also realise that privilege doesn’t give entitlement, it gives responsibility. It is why being involved in TackleLondon is so important to me and I …
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TackleLondon’s school coaching team recently delivered another dynamic rugby session as part of our ongoing schools programme. This initiative continues to bring the values of teamwork, resilience and respect into the classroom and onto the pitch, giving young people across London a positive, inclusive sporting experience. This session was made extra special thanks to a …
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Bromley Rugby Football Club came alive last weekend as it hosted an inspiring Rugby Fest in celebration of the Red Roses’ World Cup victory. The event brought together around 50 young female players for an unforgettable day of rugby, learning and inspiration, joined by England stars and World Cup winners Abi Burton and Meg Jones. …
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Sport and Wellbeing: Going Hand in Hand World Mental Health Day 2025 “It’s the start of a coaching session with a class of children, many of whom have never touched a rugby ball before. You can just see that some are natural athletes, have played other sports and are confident and bouncing, but a few …
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 became a truly historic final at Twickenham, where England defeated Canada 33–13 in front of a record-breaking 81,885 fans, the largest crowd ever for a women’s rugby match. Millions more tuned in on TV, with a peak UK audience of 5.8 million, making it the most-watched rugby game of the …
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At TackleLondon, we believe rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a vehicle for connection, resilience and community healing. That’s why we are proud to welcome Warlingham RFC into the growing TackleLondon network, as we continue our mission to support young people facing adversity across every London borough. This partnership is not about creating …
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TackleLondon was proud to play a part in a powerful moment of global connection this week, as the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a new £1.4 million round of Go! London funding while visiting The Atlas Foundation’s programme in Cape Town, South Africa. His visit marked the conclusion of a historic trade mission and …
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Last week, from May 19th to 25th, the UK came together to mark Knife Crime Awareness Week 2025 a vital moment to reflect, learn, and act against one of the most pressing issues facing our communities. Led by the Ben Kinsella Trust, the week raised awareness of the devastating impact of knife violence and championed …
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