The rugby-themed programme will be delivered in schools by representatives from all 12 Premiership Rugby clubs, through both classroom sessions and practical number-based rugby games. This innovative and engaging programme will make learning about numbers fun, exciting and rewarding. It will inspire children to both improve their numeracy skills and their physical health.

Wayne Morris, Community Manager at Premiership Rugby, said: "Rugby has long been seen as a social game that unites and brings people from all over the world together. In more recentyears rugby's ability to engage with children is being used to transcend into the classroom.

The MBNA Tackling Numbers Programme utilizes the power of rugby to promote the understanding and learning of numeracy in a fun and enjoyable way. The classroom sessions are supported by practical PE sessions that unite an active mind with an active body."

John Greaves, Communications Executive for MBNA said "Tackling Numbers takes the very successful partnerships we have with UK rugby to another level. Together, MBNA and Premiership Rugby have created a project that will help improve the numeracy skills of thousands of school children in England. We must equip young people with the knowledge and tools to help them manage their money in the future - and how better to do that than to engage them in mathematics in a practical and enjoyable way, with some of the stars of English rugby. We hope this programme provides the foundation for good financial literacy in adulthood and a memorable experience which will last them a lifetime."

Tackling Numbers Introduction
Tackling Numbers Classroom Lessons
Tackling Numbers Classroom Worksheets
Tackling Numbers Practical Sessions