26th November 2008

Year 6 pupils at Elmridge Primary School in Hale Barns were treated to a world-class rugby session today from Sale Sharks and All Blacks star Luke McAlister courtesy of Printerland.co.uk.

As a long standing official sponsor of Sale Sharks, Altrincham-based Printerland.co.uk currently promote rugby throughout the UK by giving away tickets to local schools for every Sale Sharks home game. Before a host of journalists and press photographers including the Sky Sports TV crew, Printerland stepped up their support through their ‘Printerland in the community’ initiative which regularly provides rugby coaching days, meet & greet sessions as well as match day mascot opportunities for youngsters around the country.


Luke McAlister with Sky Sports

Today’s rugby coaching session was not only headed by Sharks’ star Luke McAlister but also gave the local school children the chance to win printing equipment for their school and a photography trip to South Africa where the British Lions tour will take place next summer.


Elmridge Primary School Pupils with Luke McAlister and James Kight of Printerland

James Kight, Director of Printerland said “ It is fantastic that through our association with Sale Sharks and Oki Printing Solutions we are able to develop programmes to promote rugby to the local community and help schools get the printing equipment they need. Launching 'Oki Tools for Schools' with one of rugby's most prolific players is a great result for us and any young aspiring rugby Player."