A gay and inclusive LGBT rugby club in Northampton has been coached by some of the sports top players.

Northampton Saints players James Haskell, Ken Pisi and Tom Wood attended a training session of the Northampton Outlaws.

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Ken Pisi, Northampton Saints, said: “It's what rugby is all about is you know, it's such an inclusive sport.

"Anyone any shape, size, colour, creed is welcome to play and it's really great for us to go out there and put people through their paces."

James Haskell, Northampton Saints, said: “I think it's humbling to be here.

"Just to have the opportunity to train with these guys and just share some knowledge that I've gained with professional rugby to the grass roots level.”

The Outlaws won a competition to be coached by the Saints. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Northampton Outlaws are the only gay and inclusive LGBT club in the East Midlands.

They won 'Gallagher's train with your heroes competition' for local teams to train with professionals from nearby squads. The Outlaws used the session to welcome new players.

Dave Maule, Northampton Outlaws, said: "Some people come down because of their level of ability, some people come down because of their sexuality and it just gives people a way to get into rugby.

"Every club should be like that, and I think rugby is one of those sports where it is generally quite inclusive, but obviously it's not quite there and that's why the club exists."

Northampton Outlaws are a gay and inclusive rugby team. Credit: ITV News Anglia

The Outlaws' season has not got off to the best start losing two in a row. With a big game coming up the Saints presence was already boosting morale.

Simon Chapman, Captain of Northampton Outlaws, said: “For them to even be here, to train amongst you to give you hints and tips and something to make you better as a player, and to show support for the team you play for is just phenomenal."

Simon Law, President of Northampton Outlaws, said: "Oh it's just excellent.

"I used to have a season ticket at the Saints before I started playing for this lot and to be able to have these guys down here and to impart their knowledge to us all is just a dream really."