Lawrence Dallaglio in Leeds to Launch New Project with the Foundation

Lawrence Dallaglio was in Leeds at Headingley Carnegie Stadium today as the Dallaglio Foundation joins up with Leeds Rugby Foundation to deliver their Rugby for Change programme in Leeds as part of their National role out.

The programme, which uses rugby as an engagement tool for disadvantaged young people, starts in Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle as part of an expansion that will reach ten cities by 2015.

"Our national partners are chosen as they too believe in empowering and equipping young people by giving them the means and inspiration to change their lives for the better through rugby," said Dallaglio Foundation CEO, Rachel Roxburgh.

The delivery partners are: Leeds Rugby Foundation, Positive Futures, Liverpool; and Northumberland Clubs for Young People, based in Newcastle. All bring considerable experience in the field of youth engagement.

“We are delighted to be hosting the launch and first training sessions and to be joining the Dallaglio Foundation Rugby for Change Programme,” Leeds Rugby Foundation CEO, Lucy Owen said. “Leeds Rugby Foundation is always looking for new ways to engage with young people in our community so it is great to be part of a project that is having such fantastic results in London and to have the opportunity to deliver those positive outcomes for youngsters across Leeds and Yorkshire.”

"We're very proud that after just a year we are reaching out to even more young people nationally," said England and Lions star Lawrence Dallaglio. "I'm certain that the success we've had in London will be replicated by our excellent new partners."
 

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