Player Quotes

Bath Rugby back-row player Guy Mercer, born and bred in Bath

"For local youngsters attending a Bath Rugby Premiership Rugby Camp is a great way of learning new skills and making new rugby friends. Our community coaches are experienced in the camp deliveries, and they will make sure that it is fun rugby for all. Continuing support from sponsors Land Rover and Gilbert make sure that this important grass root rugby programme is available for young players."

Dean Schofield, Club Captain, Worcester Warriors

"The time between the ages of 13 and 17 are essential for any rugby players athletic and skill development so make sure you take full advantage of your coaches' knowledge and experience, and I'll look forward to seeing you during the course of the week"

Courtney Lawes, Northampton Saints

"Premiership Rugby Academies are a fantastic way for youngsters to become better rugby players, increase their skill level and awareness of the game. I'm always impressed by the standard of players who come and it is exciting to see the hard work put in by the youngsters and the coaches. We're starting to see players come into our Senior Academy who have attended Premiership Rugby Academies, and they all say that the Academies helped them develop their game."

Schalk Brits, Saracens

"The coaching set up at Saracens has been award winning at all levels which includes our senior coaches, the academy and the community team. The coaching these participants receive is second to none and if they are already making players this good at this age, I am not going to have a job for long that's for sure!"

Tom Johnson, Exeter Chiefs

"Community camps here at the Chiefs offer youngsters a perfect insight into what modern-day rugby is all about. Not only do they get to hone their rugby skills in a fun and safe environment from the club's professional coaches, but they also get to experience what life is really like at Sandy Park for all of us players."