Northampton Saints experience the military as RAF Leeming hosts team for training camp

Premiership rugby team Northampton Saints have received the military experience in a training camp at RAF Leeming.

The trip, as part of the club's growing relationship with RAF Rugby Union, saw players and staff take on a number of military drills including decision-making and situational awareness training delivered by TDF.

They visited 34 Squadron RAF Regiment as well as the Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems team and got a glimpse of their work at the Northallerton base.

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The decision to visit an RAF base was seen as a vital part of the Saints' pre-season preparations, and they even managed to use the military facilities for their sporting training.

They completed a strength and conditioning session in the gym, followed by training on the RAF Leeming rugby pitch.

Northampton Saints relationship with RAF Rugby Union has blossomed over the past 12 months after it was announced that Saints' venue, cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, would host the RAF v Navy Inter Services fixture.