Project Rugby Annual Evaluation Report: 2018

About spear

The Centre for Sport, Physical Education & Activity Research (spear) is located within the Faculty of Social & Applied Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University. spear undertakes a range of evidence-led analyses, from critical commentaries and reflections on current policy and practice, to commissioned research, evaluation and consultancy.

The Centre’s research is funded by a range of national and international funders such as the International Olympic Committee, World Health Organisation, Terre des Hommes, Department of Health, Department for Education, English Federation of Disability Sport, Mencap, Access Sport, Youth Sport Trust, UK Sport, Sports Coach UK, Sport and Sport Wales. Recent work has focused on sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing in schools and communities.

Research conducted by spear has helped guide and inform public policy by contributing to the wider evidence base used by policy makers, providing a rationale for government and commercial investment, and steering programme improvements that enhance the experience of practitioners and participants.

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Report Author: Dr Abby Foad Project Team: Dr Abby Foad, Karley Hubbard, Caitlin Benstead, Dr Mark Windsor, Professor Mike Weed, Professor Jan Burns

Project Rugby evaluation undertaken by spear and commissioned by and England Rugby. Report produced by spear.

June 2018

Contents

Contents 1 Context 2 About Project Rugby 2 About spear’s evaluation 2 Reception & Engagement 4 Activities 6 Insight 8 Impact 10 New players 10 Engagement 10 Wellbeing 11 Connectedness 11 Transition 12 Deliverers, clubs & communities 14 Achievements & Challenges 15 What works? 15 Challenges 17 Embedding & sustaining 18 Top Tips: A Deliverer’s Guide to Project Rugby 19 Appendix A Methodological note 20 Appendix B Project Rugby Participant Survey 21 Appendix C Project Rugby Survey data 23 All participants 23 BAME & LSEG combined workstrands 25 Disability workstrand 27 Appendix D Graffiti walls 29 Appendix E Project Rugby case studies Separate Harlequins Foundation: School to club transition document Rugby: Mixed ability team Wasps RFC: New opportunities

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Context About Project Rugby Project Rugby is a flagship participation initiative delivered by Premiership Key Project Rugby aims Rugby and England Rugby. The programme is designed to engage and develop 1. Increase participation in new audiences through rugby and stimulate a lifelong interest in the game. the game by people Following successful pilot activity in the spring of 2017, Project Rugby launched from underrepresented in October 2017 in a high profile event at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester. groups 2. Challenge traditional Project Rugby aims to reach over 12,000 participants by the summer of 2018, perceptions of Rugby increasing participation in the game by people aged 14-24 from 3. Transition Project Rugby underrepresented populations: people with disabilities, from Black, Asian and participants into local Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and from Lower Socio-Economic groups grassroots rugby clubs (LSEGs). The programme also aims to support transition into local grassroots 4. Enhance individual clubs, enhance wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase social connectedness wellbeing and and challenge traditional perceptions of the game, positioning rugby as a sport perceptions of self for anyone regardless of background, ability or gender. 5. Reduce social isolation and increase social Project Rugby is taking place at over 500 sites across the country, including connectedness schools and community clubs. Activities comprise accessible variant formats of the game, including touch and mixed ability rugby, delivered and supported by community staff from 14 Premiership Rugby shareholder clubs. Activities are delivered at a time and place that can be accessed by the target audience to provide appealing and accessible opportunities for engagement. Key research questions Project Rugby is supported by key stakeholders including Sporting Equals, the 1. Has Project Rugby English Federation for Disability Sport, Asian Sports Foundation, IMAS and the improved participants’ Minister for Sport. The programme was shortlisted for the British Ethnic individual wellbeing and Diversity Sports Award within the Sport England Community Sports Project of perceptions of self? the Year Category and won the Best Sports Governing Body Initiative at the 2. Has Project Rugby Sports Business Awards 2018. improved perceptions of the game within the About spear’s evaluation target audience? 3. Has Project Rugby spear has been commissioned from September 2017 to October 2020 to reduced social isolation conduct an independent evaluation of Project Rugby. The evaluation is and improved levels of designed to capture evidence of outcomes achieved and draw out key lessons social connectedness learnt. within the target audience? This first Annual Report focuses on the impact of Project Rugby on new players, 4. How have any outcomes deliverers, and communities, and how this impact has been achieved. Data been experienced and informing this report are drawn from 1,338 participant and 108 stakeholder achieved? survey returns and three site visits to schools and clubs taking part in the programme. The report is divided into five substantive sections: Reception & Engagement; Activities; Insight; Impact and; Achievements & Challenges. A ‘Top Tips: A Deliverer’s Guide to Project Rugby’ is also presented. The suite of three interactive case studies is presented in a separate document at appendix E. Table 1 summarises the evaluation approach for Project Rugby.

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Table 1. Project Rugby evaluation

Research Sample (& MMEa)

b Cross sectional survey of Project Rugby Participant Survey All participants participants at the start of engagement and 3 1,338 survey returns from 1,223 participants (start and 6 months later. Survey captures impact on n=947, MME+/-3.1%; 3M n=275, MME+/-5.8%; 6M levels of enjoyment, participation, social n=116, MME+/-9.1%) isolation, social connectedness, individual c wellbeing, perceptions of self, and BAME & LSEG combined workstrands perceptions, motivations and attitudes to 884 survey returns from 814 participants (start n=663, MME+/-3.7%; 3M n=195, MME+/-7.0%; 6M n=26, MME+/-19.2%) Disability workstrand 454 survey returns from 409 participants (start n=284, MME+/-5.5%; 3M n=80, MME+/-10.8%; 6M n=90, MME+/-10.1%)

Stakeholder Survey Online survey of deliverersd in December 2017 108 survey completions from Project Rugby deliverers and May 2018 to capture impact, experiences from 12 Premiership Rugby shareholder clubs and perceptions (December 2017 n=51, May 2018 n=57)

Site Visits Site visits to schools and clubs including 3 site visits to: interviews and focus groups with participants - Streatham-Croydon RFC, South and deliverers, observation of activity sessions - Longlevens RFC, Gloucester e and facilitation of graffiti walls to capture - Barr’s Hill School, participant voice around barriers and motivations

Interactive Case Multimedia case studies developed from site 3 case studies developed: f Studies visits to schools and clubs capturing delivery, - Harlequins Foundation: School to club transition experiences and impact - : Mixed ability team - Wasps RFC: New opportunities

Top Tips: A Infographic developed from communication Deliverer’s Guide to with key stakeholders to steer programme Project Rugby development and provide an accessible guide to effective Project Rugby delivery

Secondary Analysis Analysis of Premiership Rugby’s Project Rugby Monitoring returns from 14 Premiership Rugby monitoring data to generate participation shareholder clubs figures and upscale primary impact data a MME = Maximum Margin of Error (see Methodological note at appendix A for further details). b Project Rugby Participant Survey shown at appendix B, survey data at appendix C. c BAME & LSEG workstrands combined due to the overlap in delivery and participation in these workstrands. d Includes Premiership Rugby club coaches, grassroots club coaches, England Rugby coaches & development officers, school & community workforce. e Graffiti walls shown at appendix D. f Case studies presented at appendix E (separate document).

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Reception & Engagement “ Project Rugby is a collaborative, grassroots initiative designed to What we’re really excited increase participation and diversity in the game. The programme is about in Project Rugby is broadening the breadth and grounded in rugby’s core values: Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, depth of the game – it’s about Discipline and Sportsmanship. Project Rugby aims to harness these taking the game to new values to bring people together, enhancing their development, communities and allowing wellbeing and connection with their community. people who didn’t feel that rugby was a sport for them to Output targets for Project Rugby are to reach over 12,000 participants be involved in our sport. by Summer 2018 through provision of inclusive, accessible Wayne Morris, Community & opportunities to play rugby in over 200 community locations across Corporate Social England. Monitoring data collated from the 14 Premiership Rugby Responsibility Director, Premiership Rugby shareholder clubs shows these output targets have been exceeded.

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Data from spear’s Project Rugby Stakeholder Survey suggest participating Reasons for engaging clubs are appropriately targeting their provision at underrepresented groups. Almost two thirds of the 57 respondents completing the survey “ for the second time in May 2018 report that they are targeting people To engage young people with with a disability (63%). Over half are targeting LSEGs (52%) and just over a disabilities in sport. To allow third are targeting BAME groups (36%). Around a tenth of respondents are them to develop the core targeting Project Rugby at other underrepresented groups (11%), values of respect, resilience, independence, team work and including women and girls, people on the Autism Spectrum, people with cooperation. To help them behavioural disorders and people over 55. make friendships and be able to express themselves in a Around two thirds of deliverers responding to the survey are running sporting environment and to Project Rugby activities in schools (67%). Over half are delivering sessions offer them an opportunity that at rugby clubs (57%), around a fifth at community sports sites (21%) and a is not openly available to them tenth at other community sites (10%) including youth centres, day care and their parents. centres, disability hubs, colleges and universities. Respondents are delivering to between 1 and 12 groups with an average of 23 participants “ per group. To get more people involved in rugby and to break down the barriers of perception between communities. Engaging with communities and empowering people from underrepresented groups are the main reasons cited for engaging in Project Rugby. Survey data suggest stakeholders are aware of disparities in “ the engagement of people with disabilities, from BAME communities and To get as many girls as possible LSEGs, and women and girls. They note that their rugby workforce is not to be confident in their rugby abilities and love playing the always fully representative of the community demographic, and that game. focused intervention is at times required to engage people from underrepresented groups. “ The value of engaging these individuals in rugby, and in the rugby To gain a better understanding community, is recognised by deliverers. Participation is seen to enhance of the varied needs and their health, wellbeing and individual development. It is also seen to vulnerability of young people in develop citizenship, raise awareness and understanding, increase my community. community engagement and trust, and provide a pathway to participation in local grassroots clubs. “ The chance for deliverers to develop their pedagogy around inclusive To get more people from practice is a further reason cited for engaging in Project Rugby. The different backgrounds involved in rugby. programme is seen to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion, differentiation and innovation, and of the needs and vulnerabilities of people from underrepresented groups. It is also reported to equip “ deliverers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively support To make rugby more accessible these people, and to increase the quality and scope of their own inclusion as a sport. offer. “ To engage with all sectors of Project Rugby is confirmation that sport is open to our community. all regardless of ability… That sport is inclusive, assisting in bringing persons together without prejudice… The Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey project in essence has encouraged the participation in sport of many people who would not normally take part. Deliverer, Stakeholder Survey

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Activities Project Rugby activities are Project Rugby activities delivered and supported by community staff from 14 “ Premiership Rugby clubs. The group come together to Activities are designed to be train together every Tuesday delivered at a time and place evening… We also plan social that can be accessed by the activities once a month so the group start to meet outside of target audience to provide the training sessions and accessible opportunities for become friends. engagement. (2018) Project Rugby “ Qualitative data from 108 responses to the Stakeholder Survey suggest deliverers are offering a We run a club morning with specialist coaches open for range of inclusive activities to participants, often precipitated by ages 6-19 on a Sunday networking, outreach and recruitment events. Taster sessions are morning. This is based around offered in schools and the community, and the importance of rugby skills but then does welcoming new players and getting to know them is seen as key to encourage participation in other sports affiliated to the successful recruitment and retention. Special Olympics.

A number of deliverers are using a phased approach, whereby reticent players are encouraged to join as supporters or participate in informal “ multi-sport games before being Parents are encouraged to introduced to rugby activities. network and talk to other Some are delivering a range of fun parents and it's positive to see the encouragement and and informal adapted games support parents give to the including tag and mixed ability children and each other. rugby, while others are offering more formal, specialist sessions combining theory and practice, “ Projects run in schools to progressive leadership familiarise students with opportunities, competitive coaches and young adults who fixtures, and support to transition feel confident enough are Project Rugby site visit (2018) Harlequins Foundation into grassroots clubs. encouraged to join an inclusive rugby session to start playing either touch or contact. Core sessions are supported by transition and engagement activities that bring clubs and communities together. These activities “ help strengthen local links and provide With Wasps community stepping stones into grassroots clubs. coaches we have weekly sports Activities include parallel delivery of school sessions which include rugby and also new mixed ability and club sessions, rugby festivals, invitations tag/touch rugby. to watch club games and opportunities to play on the pitch at half time during club Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey matches. Aviva Premiership Rugby Final visit (2018)

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Apparent from survey responses is Project Rugby activities that activities are focused on the development of rugby skills and “ competencies and the broader Targeting special schools, wellbeing of participants. The community groups and local importance of developing new clubs. Making each session as players’ confidence, fun and engaging as possible… Offering taster sessions and communication, teamwork and fixtures for players to get respect features strongly among involved with at their local the comments. Deliverers mixed ability rugby team. recognise that extra time, support, and at times patience, is required “ to support participants from We’re playing inclusive games underrepresented groups, and that Project Rugby (2018) Gloucester Rugby supporting less able players allowing them to progress at their while sharing knowledge about own pace is key to the programme’s appeal. rugby and how to play with more able players.

While the overarching ethos of Project Rugby is inclusivity, deliverers acknowledge that opportunities that are ‘open to all’ are not always “ effective in engaging Working with local groups to underrepresented groups. This develop partnerships in order is particularly evident in to deliver sustainable rugby comments from deliverers of projects that can be accessed by all. activities for older adults and women and girls. In these instances, opportunities “ tailored and exclusive to these Delivering multi-sport sessions groups are seen as effective in with a rugby theme that allow the participants to develop engaging and retaining players. communication, teamwork and respect. Wasps Community (2018) Project Rugby Bespoke provision has been

testing for some deliverers. However, it has also been enlightening with respect to the needs, and “ potential, of underrepresented members of the community. Consistent Facilitating after school clubs, engaging with school children across survey comments is that while Project Rugby is at times … inviting children to watch challenging to deliver, it is helping to create a game that people from Rugby play at Ashton underrepresented groups can both access, and want to be a part of. Gate, assisting transition sessions with local rugby clubs and supporting transition of new players.

Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey

Gloucester Griffins (2018)

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Insight Policy, legislation and wider action endorse a vibrant, inclusive sport and Participant perceptions physical activity sector which challenges discrimination, promotes inclusion and celebrates diversity. However, the gap between ambition and reality “ remains; inequalities persist in the provision of, access to, and engagement Wet, muddy and fun. in sport and activity opportunities by significant sectors of society including people with disabilities, from LSEGs and from BAME communities. “ Project Rugby aims to enhance provision, participation, perceptions and It's tiring. Grass gets on your outcomes via delivery of rugby activities across three key workstrands: shoes. Too much yelling. Disability, LSEG and BAME. While workstrands focus on engaging people from these populations, programme provision is responsive to local need, “ extending to engaging those from other underrepresented groups, for I'm small, but I do enjoy it. example, women and girls, and older people. It is recognised that ‘underrepresented groups’ are not homogenous “ populations and that people experience a range of barriers and enablers to I can't play, I would be activity. The Project Rugby Survey completed by 1,223 participants embarrassed. includes questions to gather insight into barriers and enablers experienced, and to capture perceptions of rugby at the start of the programme and three and six months later. Graffiti Walls are also completed by “ participants at site visit locations. It's not my favourite sport. I'm small. Participants’ perceptions of rugby are presented in the infographic on page 9. The representative sample of responses indicate that while perceptions of rugby vary widely on joining the programme, these perceptions become “ I don't really think rugby is more positive and aspirational as participation progresses. This may reflect 'me' and none of my mates attrition by people who didn’t enjoy the activities. However, it also go to rugby. suggests that access to, and engagement in inclusive rugby activities has a positive impact on perceptions of the game. “ Participants’ perceptions are reflected in responses to the Stakeholder I never knew how fun it was Survey. This survey was completed by 51 programme deliverers in until now! December 2017 and by 57 in May 2018. At each timepoint they were asked how many of their Project Rugby participants felt “Rugby’s not for me”, Participant Survey “Nobody like me plays rugby”, and “I don’t know how to play”. No statistically significant differences are evident in the percentage of deliverers who believe participants feel they don’t know how to play and that nobody like them plays rugby. However, the percentage of deliverers who believe participants feel “Rugby’s not for me” has decreased significantly over the course of the programme (figure 1).

Dec 2017 (n=51) May 2018 (n=57)

56% 54% 43% 38% 25% 29%

"Rugby's not for me" "Nobody like me plays "I don't know how to

rugby" play" Figure 1. Perceptions of rugby (Stakeholder Survey) spear, Canterbury Christ Church University 8

“What I think of rugby in 3 words”*

* Data derived from 1,338 Participant Survey responses and contributions to graffiti walls at 3 site visit locations.

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Impact This section presents impact data from the Project Rugby Participant Since taking part in and Stakeholder Surveys. Data presented represent the responses of all Project Rugby participants unless otherwise specified and upscaled impact figures are derived from Premiership Rugby’s monitoring data (see Methodological 74% of surveyed participants say note at appendix A for further details). they play more rugby than before New players 65% say they want to play more The Project Rugby Participant Survey is completed by participants at the rugby than before start of their engagement with the programme and three and six months later. The survey asks new players what they do, think and feel 49% say they watch more rugby about being active and playing rugby. It also asks them about their than before individual wellbeing, perceptions of self, and attitudes to Rugby Union. 38% Engagement say they know more about Premiership rugby clubs than Since taking part in Project Rugby, the percentage of new players before reporting to meet Chief Medical Officer guidelines for children and young people (5-18 years) has not changed, with around a quarter of Participant Survey young participants achieving 60 active minutes every day (~25%). However, a statistically significant increase is evident in the percentage “ of adults (19-65 years) achieving the recommended 150 minutes a Rugby development has been week; over two thirds of adult participants say they are ‘active’ after 6 exponential. Players initially months of engagement compared to half (50%) at the start of the hesitant to play soon programme. progressed to the touch rugby format. Players began to Almost three quarters of all participants say they play more rugby than recognise where to start when before, around half say they want to play more rugby and around two attacking and defending. After thirds say they watch more rugby. The percentage of players who think a period of months, contact was introduced and within the they are good at sports, good at playing rugby and enjoy playing rugby last month lifted line outs have has increased significantly over the course of the programme (figure 2). been introduced.

Deliverers responding to the Stakeholder Survey report that Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey participation in Project Rugby is growing and attrition is low. Reponses also suggest the programme is impacting positively on participants’ self- efficacy, skill development, enthusiasm and understanding, particularly among new female players and players with a disability.

Start (n=947) 3 months (n=275) 6 months (n=116)

63% 44% 44% 42% 49% 32% 29% 21% 22%

I think I am good at I think I'm good at I enjoy playing rugby sports playing rugby

Figure 2. Attitudes & self-efficacy ‘every day’ (Participant Survey)

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Wellbeing Data from the Participant Survey suggest that six months of engagement in Since taking part in Project Rugby has impacted positively on new players’ perceptions of self Project Rugby and individual wellbeing (figure 3). While no statistically significant changes are evident after three months, the percentage of participants who feel “ happy, confident, and believe they can achieve anything they want to has Our students progressed increased significantly between the start and six months of engagement. immensely. All of them gained a huge amount of confidence. This finding is consistent with evidence from spear’s extant evaluations. They all learnt new skills and These evaluations have demonstrated that while participation and attitudes their communication significantly improved. to sport and activity improve quickly, changes in individual wellbeing and perceptions of self take longer to occur. The development of confidence and self-belief is widely reported to underpin sustained engagement in “ activity opportunities. It is also seen as a prerequisite to participation in We bring [Mike] to the more challenging activity opportunities. Together, this evidence suggests dementia [sports] cafe- this that sustained engagement in Project Rugby activities may be required for allows him to socialise in the cafe, a secure environment. It some new players to develop the confidence and self-belief needed to allows him to join in with the progress to grassroots clubs. activities without pressure. It's great to see him enjoying Start (n=947) 3 months (n=275) 6 months (n=116) himself and involved with things he used to enjoy.

64% 57% 53% 59% 51% 46%46% 51% 43% 38%33% 31%29% 32%29% “ One chap with Cerebral Palsy has turned up to every session I feel happy I feel confident I try again I can learn new I can achieve …and blind players are playing things anything I want rugby with other visually impaired players. Figure 3. Perceptions of self & individual wellbeing ‘every day’ (Participant Survey)

“ Connectedness Several higher need players started Project Rugby unable Changes in perceptions of social connectedness, like perceptions of self and to tolerate busy crowds and individual development, have taken time to occur. However, statistically physical contact. Of these significant increases in the percentages of new players who like being with players (with the exception of one), all have taken part in 3 others, find it easy to get on with people and work well in a team are contact rugby games, opting evident across six months of engagement in Project Rugby (figure 4). for full contact roles. These same players have also played The positive perceptions of new players are reiterated by deliverers. in the half-time show at Consistent across comments on the Stakeholder Survey is that Project at The Clash, and Rugby provides opportunities for social engagement and interaction that offer team mates regular high otherwise may not be available to those people who need them most. 5’s and pats on the back. It’s truly inspirational.

Start (n=947) 3 months (n=275) 6 months (n=116) “ 65% 63% 54%51% 55% 49%50%55% 46% We have a non-verbal autistic 39%37% 45% player who has come out of his 5% 6% 9% shell and really started to engage with other players, I feel lonely I like being with I find it easy to I like playing I work well in a which has been fantastic!! others get on with sports with team people others Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey Transition Figure 4. Perceptions of social connectedness ‘every day’ (Participant Survey)

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Transition A key aim of Project Rugby is to transition programme participants into local grassroots rugby clubs. A range of activities have been delivered Since taking part in across the programme to support this transition, including festivals and Project Rugby events, delivery in schools led by club coaches, and invitations to watch and play at club games. 47% of surveyed participants say Almost two thirds of respondents to the Stakeholder Survey (63%) say they know about their local they have successfully transitioned participants into local grassroots clubs. rugby club Examples of transitions achieved include a young participant who 19% progressed from Project Rugby to his local rugby club and is now part of say they are planning to join the Bristol U15 Academy Developing Player Programme. Another new their local rugby club young player experiences mental health issues but joined Project Rugby through school and has since gone on to join her local rugby club. One Participant Survey North African participant was forbidden to play rugby as his parents believed it was too ‘rough’. On turning 16, he joined Project Rugby and “ subsequently transitioned into his local club. He now plays weekly with the We have achieved good rates full support of his parents. of transition as a result of running club sessions alongside school/group sessions. This has ensured that participants could Challenges to transition are reported by deliverers and these are detailed take part in their usual venue in ‘Achievements & Challenges’ on page 15. However, key themes as well as experience club identified by deliverers include a lack of support from parents and peers sessions with familiar coaches. and the absence of intermediary exit routes for participants ready to progress to more challenging opportunities but not ready to join “ grassroots clubs. A further challenge perceived by deliverers in the The thought of transitioning Disability workstrand is that grassroots rugby clubs are not as inclusive as out of the cohort they were in they need to be to support players with complex and profound disabilities. to transition to a rugby club proved too much. These Challenges to transition reported by deliverers are echoed by participants. participants are now re- A representative sample of responses to the question “If you are not engaged in the Worcester planning to join your local rugby club, please tell us why” is presented in Warriors Mixed Ability side. the infographic on page 13. While challenges to transition have been experienced, data from the “ Participant Survey suggest Project Rugby has impacted positively on new One girl’s club did not support a female section so she went players’ awareness and engagement in their local club; the percentage of without playing rugby for 5 surveyed participants who say they know about their local rugby club has years. She has since joined our increased by over a third (+40%), while the percentage who say they are project, gained further members of their local rugby club has more than doubled (+123%, figure knowledge and experience and 1 we have transitioned her into a 5). local club where she has been offered trials to play for her Start (n=947) 3 months (n=275) 6 months (n=116) county team.

47% 47% Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey 34% 24% 20% 23% 19% 11% 9%

Do you know about your Are you a member of your ….If not, are you planning to local rugby club? local rugby club? join?

Figure 5. Awareness & transition (Participant Survey)

1 Transition rates reported by participants are higher than those reported by deliverers. It is possible that participants completing surveys are more engaged than others, and more likely to transition to grassroots clubs.

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* Data derived from 1,338 Participant Survey responses.

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Deliverers, clubs & communities The wider impact of Project Rugby is evident from responses to the Wider impact Stakeholder Survey. While challenges have been experienced and are presented in ‘Achievements & Challenges’ on page 15, benefits of “ engagement to deliverers, clubs and communities feature strongly Great satisfaction that rugby is among the comments. a tool to bring engagement, enjoyment, success and praise For deliverers, the programme is widely seen to have enhanced coach to a group of young people pedagogy around inclusion, diversity and differentiation. It has also who can be overlooked. raised awareness of the needs of underrepresented groups within the community and how clubs can broaden their appeal, accessibility and “ provision to meet these needs. Stress- it was out of my Deliverers report that they have gained coaching qualifications through comfort zone. Project Rugby and now have a better understanding of coaching frameworks. Comments suggest deliverers have gained confidence in “ delivering differentiated and adapted activities and now feel better A strong link with the equipped to provide the bespoke provision required to “open rugby out community, a sense of to anyone” and “give something back to the community” (Deliverers, fulfilment, lots of fun and a Stakeholder Survey). better understanding of the requirements of a wide range Deliverers working in schools suggest the programme is welcomed by of participants. schools. Running school sessions alongside club sessions has given new players the chance to experience rugby in a familiar setting with “ coaches they know, encouraging transition into grassroots clubs. Appreciation that the club can Enhanced local links and partnership working across schools and clubs do more to open its doors to new people/players. has also raised awareness and aspirations; participants have been encouraged to take part in events such as the Tag Festival at Allianz Park and the Emerging Schools Rugby Festival at Reaseheath College. “ They have been invited to attend games, for example, watching Bristol Suffering from PTSD it has Rugby play at Ashton Gate, and play at half time, for example during the allowed me to coach truly Bath Foundation and Tigers game at Twickenham. The inspirational people living with disability. programme has also spurred the creation of new teams to meet local demand, including the girls team at Bath College and the mixed ability team at , widening opportunities for engagement. “ New links and partnership working has been key to our success in transitioning new players to grassroots clubs.

“ We have more than doubled the size of our academy from 26 to 56 in the last 12 months.

Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey

“Bath Foundation and Leicester Tigers play the first-ever Mixed Ability game at through Project Rugby”

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Achievements & Challenges

This section explores how the impact of Project Rugby has been Achievements achieved. It highlights programme aspects seen as useful to delivery, successful in engaging new players and effective in achieving outcomes. “ It also reflects on some of the challenges experienced. Data informing The Wasps coaches have been this section are drawn from spear’s Participant and Stakeholder Surveys fabulous. When we introduced and interviews with deliverers at site visit locations. a 'competitive day' we had over 120 children turn up. So coaching for x number of weeks to become familiar with each other and the game What works? followed by a competition

Project Rugby is shaped around an understanding of the inequalities seems to work. Need to identify how to engage with and diversities that affect not only people’s engagement in rugby, but parents but a new environment how they live, how they spend their time, what they like and what they away from school with faces aspire to. Data from deliverers and the participants themselves suggest other than teachers and that provision of inclusive activities that demonstrate respect for and making it fun are all winners. support the development of the ‘whole’ person is key to the programme’s success in motivating and enabling engagement. “ Premiership Rugby club coaches are seen to play a focal role in the The sessions we do are fantastic and do not leave less programme. Their leadership, support and delivery of bespoke able players out of the game. I initiatives to engage with the target groups is valued highly by love the inclusivity of our group stakeholders. Deliverers praise the skill of these coaches in delivering and the coaches are amazing. innovative, inclusive and differentiated sessions and adapting strategies and approaches to meet participant need. They also value their “ willingness to work in partnership with schools and communities to As a school we have been enhance provision, practice and participation. overwhelmed by the impact of Project Rugby taster and outreach sessions are reported as particularly Project Rugby through Spectrum Project at Bristol effective in engaging new players from the target groups. Festivals, Rugby. Our young people have competitions and events are also cited as key to retaining players, fully engaged and gained so increasing aspirations, and facilitating transition. much from the experience in terms of increased fitness, Other programme aspects reported as effective in engaging new development of fine and gross players include building a team ethos and provision of matching rugby motor skills and increased self- kit. The chance to play at half time during Premiership club games is confidence. seen as useful for motivating and sustaining engagement, while visits from Premiership club players, and at Streatham-Croydon RFC, the “ Minister for Sport, are valued highly for inspiring and maintaining It's a great project. Good to see interest. Aspects of rugby rated by participants themselves are the money reaching out to presented in the infographic on page 16. everyone.

“ This is an excellent project, wish it started years ago.

Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey

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“Tell us what you like about rugby”*

* Data derived from 1,063 Participant Survey responses.

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Challenges Six key challenges to delivery of Project Rugby are identified by Challenges respondents to the Stakeholder Survey: perceptions, transition, ethos, buy-in, logistics, and data. “ Negative perceptions are recognised by deliverers as a challenge to Everything is provided for us which is great. There are effective engagement of the target groups. As shown in the infographic challenges on the day around on page 9, ‘brutal’, ‘dangerous’, ‘vicious’, ‘angry’ and ‘sport for men’ individual students and who feature among the words used by new players to describe rugby. attends but that is what we Deliverers understand that negative, and at times ingrained, deal with anyway. One or two students are less keen and perceptions are often part of what make people from haven't tried yet. One is underrepresented groups ‘hard to reach’, and that proactive and worried by being in a noisy hall innovate approaches are needed to shift these perceptions. Taster and and we are just encouraging outreach sessions are seen as effective, however, sustained efforts him to be present at the aimed at engaging all sectors of the community are needed if rugby is moment. to be truly representative. Transition of Project Rugby participants into local grassroots rugby clubs “ is proving challenging for some deliverers. Data presented in ‘Impact’ Not as inclusive as we would like. We specialise in working on page 11 shows that participants from the target groups often take with people with complex and time to develop the confidence and competencies necessary for profound disabilities however successful transition. Transition activities and events are embedded in transition does not support this Project Rugby delivery. However, deliverers highlight the need for level of disability therefore it is not totally inclusive. dedicated stepping stones to grassroots club engagement to sustain the confidence and progression of new players.

Further challenges to transition include the ethos and buy-in of clubs. “ There is still a lack of Concerns around the ‘win at all costs’ ethos of some clubs are understanding and expressed by deliverers who experienced difficulties in achieving expectations for disability appropriate and supportive competitive opportunities for their players. groups. There needs to be Some deliverers express concerns about the degree of inclusivity of much better differentiation for clubs, and the ability of club staff to support the engagement of people them. with diverse needs. Others report that the specialist inclusion coaching provided by Premiership club coaches has been invaluable in equipping “ them with the skills and confidence to “open rugby up to everyone” A match against [xxx] rugby (Deliverer, Stakeholder Survey). Consistent among the comments is that was difficult as their club ethos the work of Project Rugby deliverers in schools and communities must is ‘win at all costs’. This doesn’t work well with mixed ability be reflected in the work of the clubs to retain new players from rugby. Their swearing, underrepresented groups within the sport. aggressive arguing with the Half of respondents to the Stakeholder Survey report a degree of referee and aggressive physicality on some of our attrition by participants, citing logistical reasons in relation to sourcing mixed ability rugby players and resourcing staff, facilities, and transport. Others cite poor weather during the game caused and a lack of interest, time and parental support. However, engagement several higher need players to and retention is broadly reported to be good. become overwhelmed. It was completely unacceptable and The challenge of collecting data is noted by deliverers, and easier ways undid the hard work that of gathering information from participants by, for example, Apps, would Project Rugby has been supporting. be welcomed. However, deliverers also note that a tool to monitor sustained engagement in rugby would be useful to allow them to assess Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey the success of their transition activities.

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Embedding & sustaining The positive impact of Project Rugby on participants, deliverers, clubs Next steps and communities is reflected in the commitment expressed by stakeholders to embed inclusive practice as an integral, sustainable part “ of their rugby offer. Don't cancel it. What's your objective for it? If it's to Stakeholders are keen to see inclusive provision embedded into the unearth the next Jonny culture of rugby so that all people have access to the game and support Wilkinson then I'd stick with to transition into local grassroots clubs. The chance for people with and the private schools where kids without disabilities to play together in mixed ability rugby is widely get to play every day. If it's to engage with communities and reported to support participation and perceptions; practitioners and to broaden understanding of players are seen to have a better understanding of ‘difference’, the the values of rugby then I'd need to celebrate difference and to be respectful of that difference. stick with it and really push it They are also seen to be more aware and accommodating of the because we've proven that it opportunities people with disabilities need, and the role they can play in works. enabling those opportunities. While opportunities for all are seen to be important, the need for “ targeted interventions for people less likely to access these This was an amazing opportunity for our students opportunities is recognised by stakeholders. Deliverers driving the and we would love to be engagement of older people and women and girls noted that if sessions involved in this project again. had been open to all, few people from these underrepresented groups would have attended. However, being challenged to target these people increased deliverers’ awareness of their needs. It also enabled “ them to create sessions that offered a ‘safe space’ for older people and It needs to be sustained financially to ensure these women and girls to be engaged, reassured and inspired by ‘people like mixed ability rugby players are me’. not forgotten once the Project Rugby campaign meets its end. Early provision of rugby opportunities is reported by deliverers as key to If the mixed ability rugby clubs maximising and sustaining the impact of Project Rugby. This is end up folding it will be a particularly pertinent for people from underrepresented groups, who tragedy for our younger may receive and access these opportunities later than others. Several participants who have finally experienced what being part of deliverers felt they were ‘missing a trick’ by not engaging with under a team feels like. 14’s, and capitalising on this formative stage of development to capture their interest and engagement. “ Positive partnership working is one of the key highlights of Project It's been a great project so far Rugby identified by deliverers. It is seen as pivotal to the success of and looking forward to seeing recruitment, outreach and transition events; to the retention and where it goes next! progression of new players; to challenging attitudes and perceptions; and to increasing social cohesion and trust. While challenging at times, Deliverers, Stakeholder Survey actively engaging with communities, and with those hardest to reach within these communities, will be vital to realising the programme’s aim of using the values and essence of the game to help and support people who need it most.

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Appendix A Methodological note Project Rugby Participant Survey design The Project Rugby Participant Survey was designed to assess key Maximum Margin of Error process and outcome indicators for Project Rugby. To increase (MME) accessibility and the validity and reliability of responses, surveys were The MME shows the level of produced in Clear Print, Easy Read formats, with questions written in accuracy the participant sample plain language (measured against the Flesch Reading Ease for has; the smaller the MME, the readability). The survey and all research approaches were scrutinised by greater the accuracy. It is spear’s quality assurance lead and inclusion expert, Professor Jan Burns. calculated at the standard 95% confidence level so we can be All schools, clubs and groups participating in the research were given 95% confident that the sample written guidance for completion of surveys alongside informed consent results reflect the population results to within the MME. For and data protection forms and a designated spear contact. example, if the survey sample has a MME of +/-5% and 50% of Project Rugby Participant Survey Sample & MME participants say they ‘enjoy The 375 target sample for Project Rugby Participant Survey returns was being active’, if the survey were identified to achieve a MME <+/-5% on the basis of the 12,000 conducted 100 times, the participant output target for Project Rugby in 2017/18. While this percentage who state they ‘enjoy being active’ would range sample could not be guaranteed due to the timescale and budget for between 45% and 55% most the evaluation, the sample of survey returns from all participants (95%) of the time. exceeds the target sample at the start of engagement in the programme (n=947, MME=+/-3.1%). The sample size of survey returns Statistical significance at 3 months slightly exceeds the identified MME (n=275, MME+/-5.8%), Throughout this report, where however, the sample at 6 months (n=116) has a MME+/-9.1% and must changes in participants’ be viewed with caution. responses are reported, they are significant at p< .05. This means Project Rugby Stakeholder Online Survey there is a less than a 5% chance that the changes reported are No target sample was identified or guaranteed for this survey. The not real changes that might be Stakeholder Survey was completed by 51 deliverers in December 2017 expected in the wider and by 57 deliverers in May 2018. population beyond the sample. Data analyses Throughout this report, data presented from the Project Rugby Participant and Stakeholder Surveys represent the responses of all participants unless otherwise specified. For the Participant Survey, sub-analyses by gender, age and workstrand (Disability and combined BAME & LSEG) have been conducted and are reported where significant effects are identified. However, these data have a MME >+/-5% and should be viewed with caution. As the programme progresses and sample sizes grow, the scope for robust evidence, inference and prediction will increase and the findings of these analyses will be presented in subsequent reports. Upscaled participation and impact figures are derived from Premiership Rugby’s monitoring returns from 14 Premiership Rugby shareholder clubs and spear’s cross sectional survey of participants.

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Appendix B Participant Survey: front page

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Participant Survey: reverse

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Appendix C Project Rugby Participant Survey data: all participants

Please tell us how long you have been taking part in Project Rugby for (n=1,223) Ethnicity (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Just started (Start) 947 Start 3M 6M About 3 months (3M) 275 Asian/Asian British 6% 5% 8% About 6 months (6M) 116 Black/African/ Caribbean/Black British 4% 4% 8% Mixed/multiple ethnic groups 4% 3% 3% White 85% 87% 80% Age (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Other ethnic group 2% 1% 2% Start 3M 6M Under 14 51% 47% 12% Tell us what you like about rugby (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) 14 to 24 45% 45% 74% 25 and over 3% 8% 14% Start 3M 6M Getting fit 65% 65% 79% Learning new things 57% 60% 66% Gender (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Respecting each other 39% 43% 61% Start 3M 6M Feeling part of something 45% 53% 65% Female 46% 61% 39% It’s something different 47% 53% 55% Male 55% 39% 61% Being with friends 60% 66% 78% Making new friends 37% 43% 58% Working as a team 68% 69% 81% Disability (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) The sportsmanship 44% 44% 57% The discipline 30% 34% 46% Start 3M 6M It’s enjoyable 57% 71% 81% Yes 19% 24% 49% Having fun 63% 72% 84% No 72% 70% 40% Playing to win 40% 46% 49% Prefer not to say 9% 6% 11%

Workstrand (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Start 3M 6M BAME & LSEG 70% 71% 22% Disability 30% 29% 76%

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About me (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I feel confident 31% 29% 51% 40% 38% 31% 26% 29% 16% 3% 4% 2% I find it easy to get on with people 39% 37% 55% 40% 38% 34% 19% 22% 10% 3% 3% 1% I feel happy 38% 33% 57% 42% 46% 31% 18% 19% 10% 2% 3% 2% I feel I can achieve anything I want to 32% 29% 43% 32% 31% 35% 31% 33% 20% 5% 7% 3% I work well in a team 46% 45% 63% 35% 35% 26% 16% 18% 8% 4% 2% 4% I feel lonely 5% 6% 9% 7% 8% 3% 29% 37% 28% 59% 50% 61% I like being with others 54% 51% 65% 32% 28% 27% 13% 17% 7% 2% 3% 1% I can learn new things 59% 51% 64% 30% 30% 21% 9% 18% 15% 2% 1% 1% I try again if I don’t get something right first time 46% 46% 53% 33% 34% 26% 18% 18% 20% 3% 2% 1%

Me & being active (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I do more than 60 minutes of physical activity 26% 25% 21% 33% 33% 29% 33% 33% 44% 8% 9% 6% I think I am good at sports 32% 29% 44% 33% 36% 28% 27% 27% 22% 8% 9% 5% I like playing sports with others 49% 50% 55% 27% 23% 26% 19% 21% 20% 5% 6% 0% I think I'm good at playing rugby 21% 22% 44% 25% 32% 25% 33% 26% 23% 22% 20% 9% I enjoy playing rugby 42% 49% 63% 21% 18% 19% 21% 20% 13% 16% 13% 5% I do more than 30 minutes of physical activity 41% 45% 31% 29% 25% 37% 22% 23% 28% 7% 7% 5%

A bit about rugby (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Since taking part in rugby (start n=947, 3M n=275, 6M n=116) Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Do you know about your local rugby club? 34% 47% 47% I play more rugby than before N/A 64% 74% Are you a member of your local rugby club? 11% 9% 24% I watch more rugby than before N/A 44% 49% … If not, are you planning to join? 20% 23% 19% I want to play more rugby than before N/A 37% 38% I know more about Premiership rugby clubs than before N/A 61% 65%

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Project Rugby Participant Survey data: combined BAME & LSEG workstrands Please tell us how long you have been taking part in Project Rugby for (n=814) Ethnicity (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) Just started (Start) 663 Start 3M 6M About 3 months (3M) 195 Asian/Asian British 4% 4% 8% About 6 months (6M) 26 Black/African/ Caribbean/Black British 3% 4% 4% Mixed/multiple ethnic groups 4% 3% 0% White 86% 89% 85% Age (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) Other ethnic group 2% 1% 4%

Start 3M 6M Under 14 66% 61% 44% Tell us what you like about rugby (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) 14 to 24 34% 39% 56% 25 and over 0% 0% 0% Start 3M 6M Getting fit 66% 70% 89% Learning new things 60% 65% 73% Gender (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) Respecting each other 39% 45% 65% Feeling part of something 47% 54% 81% Start 3M 6M It’s something different 50% 57% 54% Female 53% 73% 50% Being with friends 59% 72% 81% Male 47% 27% 50% Making new friends 37% 44% 81% Working as a team 70% 76% 89% Disability (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) The sportsmanship 43% 46% 81% The discipline 28% 33% 58% Start 3M 6M It’s enjoyable 59% 72% 58% Yes 2% 2% 0% Having fun 63% 72% 96% No 92% 94% 100% Playing to win 39% 53% 54% Prefer not to say 6% 5% 0%

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About me (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I feel confident 28% 23% 42% 43% 44% 42% 27% 29% 15% 3% 4% 0% I find it easy to get on with people 38% 37% 46% 43% 40% 54% 17% 21% 0% 3% 3% 0% I feel happy 34% 31% 39% 46% 48% 54% 18% 19% 8% 2% 2% 0% I feel I can achieve anything I want to 28% 28% 31% 33% 31% 54% 34% 34% 15% 4% 7% 0% I work well in a team 45% 48% 62% 37% 35% 39% 14% 16% 0% 3% 1% 0% I feel lonely 4% 3% 0% 8% 6% 4% 26% 36% 42% 63% 55% 54% I like being with others 53% 55% 62% 33% 28% 35% 12% 14% 4% 2% 3% 0% I can learn new things 60% 56% 69% 31% 30% 31% 7% 14% 0% 2% 1% 0% I try again if I don’t get something right first time 47% 50% 62% 36% 36% 31% 15% 13% 8% 2% 2% 0%

Me & being active (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I do more than 60 minutes of physical activity 26% 26% 21% 36% 38% 29% 31% 33% 44% 7% 3% 6% I think I am good at sports 29% 27% 40% 36% 40% 40% 27% 25% 20% 8% 9% 0% I like playing sports with others 51% 53% 56% 28% 25% 40% 16% 18% 4% 5% 4% 0% I think I'm good at playing rugby 19% 20% 36% 27% 35% 32% 32% 26% 28% 22% 19% 4% I enjoy playing rugby 43% 53% 84% 22% 20% 16% 19% 19% 0% 16% 8% 0% I do more than 30 minutes of physical activity 45% 51% 40% 31% 30% 52% 19% 17% 8% 5% 3% 0%

A bit about rugby (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) Since taking part in rugby (start n=663, 3M n=195, 6M n=26) Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Do you know about your local rugby club? 38% 50% 92% I play more rugby than before N/A 64% 92% Are you a member of your local rugby club? 11% 9% 65% I watch more rugby than before N/A 49% 88% … If not, are you planning to join? 21% 27% 55% I want to play more rugby than before N/A 41% 72% I know more about Premiership rugby clubs than before N/A 68% 92%

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Project Rugby Participant Survey data: Disability workstrand Please tell us how long you have been taking part in Project Rugby for (n=409) Ethnicity (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) Just started (Start) 284 Start 3M 6M About 3 months (3M) 80 Asian/Asian British 9% 9% 8% About 6 months (6M) 90 Black/African/ Caribbean/Black British 5% 4% 9% Mixed/multiple ethnic groups 4% 3% 3% White 82% 84% 79% Age (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) Other ethnic group 1% 1% 1%

Start 3M 6M Under 14 18% 0% 2% Tell us what you like about rugby (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) 14 to 24 71% 67% 79% 25 and over 11% 33% 18% Start 3M 6M Getting fit 63% 54% 77% Learning new things 50% 49% 64% Gender (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) Respecting each other 39% 38% 60% Feeling part of something 42% 44% 60% Start 3M 6M It’s something different 39% 43% 56% Female 29% 31% 36% Being with friends 61% 53% 77% Male 71% 69% 64% Making new friends 37% 43% 51% Working as a team 62% 50% 79% Disability (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) The sportsmanship 45% 38% 50% The discipline 34% 35% 42% Start 3M 6M It’s enjoyable 52% 70% 79% Yes 59% 79% 63% Having fun 61% 73% 80% No 25% 13% 22% Playing to win 43% 26% 48% Prefer not to say 16% 9% 14%

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About me (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I feel confident 38% 42% 53% 34% 24% 28% 25% 28% 17% 4% 5% 2% I find it easy to get on with people 43% 39% 58% 33% 33% 28% 22% 24% 13% 2% 4% 1% I feel happy 48% 36% 63% 34% 39% 25% 17% 21% 10% 1% 5% 2% I feel I can achieve anything I want to 39% 33% 46% 31% 31% 29% 24% 29% 22% 6% 8% 3% I work well in a team 49% 38% 63% 28% 33% 23% 19% 25% 10% 4% 5% 5% I feel lonely 7% 12% 11% 5% 12% 2% 37% 38% 33% 52% 38% 63% I like being with others 56% 43% 66% 28% 29% 25% 14% 25% 8% 2% 4% 1% I can learn new things 58% 40% 62% 27% 29% 18% 14% 29% 19% 2% 3% 1% I try again if I don’t get something right first time 45% 35% 50% 27% 30% 25% 24% 31% 24% 5% 4% 1%

Me & being active (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) In a typical week… Every day Most days Some days No days Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M I do more than 60 minutes of physical activity 27% 22% 21% 25% 22% 23% 37% 33% 49% 11% 23% 8% I think I am good at sports 38% 34% 46% 25% 25% 25% 28% 31% 23% 8% 10% 7% I like playing sports with others 45% 42% 54% 26% 18% 22% 24% 29% 24% 6% 11% 0% I think I'm good at playing rugby 24% 27% 46% 21% 23% 22% 35% 27% 21% 20% 22% 11% I enjoy playing rugby 38% 40% 56% 19% 13% 20% 25% 23% 17% 18% 24% 7% I do more than 30 minutes of physical activity 35% 32% 28% 24% 12% 33% 29% 39% 34% 12% 16% 6%

A bit about rugby (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) Since taking part in rugby (start n=284, 3M n=80, 6M n=90) Start 3M 6M Start 3M 6M Do you know about your local rugby club? 23% 40% 42% I play more rugby than before N/A 65% 68% Are you a member of your local rugby club? 10% 9% 12% I watch more rugby than before N/A 35% 36% … If not, are you planning to join? 18% 13% 13% I want to play more rugby than before N/A 29% 27% I know more about Premiership rugby clubs than before N/A 43% 57%

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Appendix D Graffiti Wall samples Harlequins Foundation

Gloucester Rugby

Wasps RFC

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