Exciting times ahead for women's team
Darlington and Stockton
THE Sharks women's rugby team, who moved from Thirsk to Darlington Mowden Park at the beginning of this season, have secured sponsorship from chartered surveyors and property consultants Sanderson Weatherall.
The deal will help the team in their quest for further success and possible promotion into Premiership 1.
Currently playing in Premiership 2 and with four players - Katy McLean, Georgina Roberts, Tamara Taylor and Jo Watmore - in England's 44-strong elite squad, some exciting women's matches have been enjoyed by their supporters at their home ground in Yiewsley Drive.
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Neil Trotter, chairman of women's rugby at Mowden Park, said: "Although rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports for women, funding is limited and successful teams such as the Sharks constantly struggle to find sponsorship.
"Travel is the greatest expense as the Sharks have fixtures all over the country, their furthest being at Plymouth.
"We are grateful for the support of Sanderson Weatherall as their contribution will make a real difference to the team and will aid their further development and continued success."
Matthew Clarke at Sanderson Weatherall said: "Bringing some top talent to the pitch with the arrival of the women's rugby squad to Mowden Park RFC adds a new dimension to the club and is an initiative that the region should be proud of.
"We are pleased to show our support to the team, who are already off to a strong start, and we wish them every success in the future."