"Grand Slammers" reunites the legendary English rugby team that won the 2003 World Cup for an extraordinary challenge. Twenty years after their historic victory, icons like Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson enter HMP The Mount, a high-security prison. Their mission is to train a group of inmates, many with no prior rugby experience, into a competitive team. Over the course of the series, the sporting legends mentor the prisoners, teaching them the values of discipline, trust, and teamwork. The show culminates in a dramatic match against a team of Australian ex-professional players. This powerful two-part series explores themes of redemption and second chances. The compelling season 1 ended on September 28, 2023 sign up for a reminder.
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Grand Slammers season 1 is a reality TV show that aired on ITV1. The series brings together former rugby legends from England’s 2003 World Cup-winning team as they take on a unique challenge: coaching prisoners at HMP The Mount to play rugby and compete in a special match. Throughout the season, viewers see the ex-professional athletes mentor inmates, teaching them discipline, teamwork, and respect through the sport of rugby. The show highlights personal stories from both the players and coaches while exploring themes of redemption and second chances. Grand Slammers offers an inspiring look at how sports can change lives inside prison walls. Season 1 ended on September 28, 2023 sign up for a reminder if you want to catch future episodes or updates about this compelling program.
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Brand new series sees England Rugby World Cup Winners tackle rugby behind bars.
Captain Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Phil Vickery, Jason Robinson, Will Greenwood, Ben Cohen, Mike Tindall and Matt Dawson - each an England Rugby World Cup-winning legend who together as part of their best ever team, tasted glory in their country's finest moment on a rugby pitch, lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy.
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