Children were coached by rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio at a special event in Barnet.

Mr Dallaglio trained the Barnet Elizabethans Rugby FC under 11s hard before sharing tips on tackling, rucking and passing.

Team coach Tom Hadley said: “It was inspirational stuff for the parents and coaches as well as for the youngsters!”

He added: “With role models like Dallaglio leading the way, the future looks bright for the next generation of English rugby players!”

Mr Dallaglio also spoke to the children after the session, explaining to them that hard work can lead to success after he didn’t even make his first team at school.

The team toured in the south of France earlier this month.