Sponsorship boost for rugby team
source: Northern Echo
05/03/2008
A CONSULTANCY firm is continuing its sponsorship of a women'd rugby team. Chartered suryeyours and property consultants Sanderson Weatherall is again sponsoing the Darlington Mowden Park Sharks as they continue to storm the UK's Premiership2 division.
The Sharks, who have lost only 1 game in 12 since last September, have won the North league and now face the winners of the South League to battle for a place in the Premiership.
Four members - Samantha Jamieson, Georgina Roberts, Tamara Taylor and Katy McLean have been picked for Team England's 44-strong elite squad.
The women's rugby team re-located from thirsk to Darlington at the beginning of the last season.
Heidi Swaffield, Sharks team manager, said: "It's a constant struggle to find the funds to keep the team in the game and we are grateful for the firm's support.
Tim Catterall, of Sanderson Weatherall, said: "The women's squad at Mowden Park RFC has a great success this year, with the team dominating all of their matches so far.
"They are a fantastic asset to our region and deserve our support."