Newspaper Publisher Sponsors Scotland's Professional Rugby Teams
Scotland's three professional rugby teams are to be sponsored by newspaper group Scotsman Publications in a two year deal worth in excess of £750,000.
The new pro-team, The Borders, will be sponsored by The Scotsman. Scotland on Sunday will back Glasgow Rugby and the Evening News will continue its support of Edinburgh Rugby.
The agreement consists of cash payments to each of the three teams and dedicated advertising space in each of the three newspaper titles. All three newspapers will continue to give extensive editorial coverage to Scottish rugby.
David James, SRU sponsorship manager welcomed today's announcement. 'As the new season is about to begin there is a tangible air of excitement surrounding Scotland's professional rugby teams and that is enhanced by the sponsorship of Scotsman Publications.'
Steven Walker, managing director of Scotsman Publications, said: 'We are delighted to be involved at this important time in the ongoing development of professional Scottish rugby. Rugby is core to our newspapers and with this deal we also have a chance to give something back to the sport and help in encouraging young people to play and support the game.'
For further information please contact:
Graham Law
SRU
0131 346 5164
The new pro-team, The Borders, will be sponsored by The Scotsman. Scotland on Sunday will back Glasgow Rugby and the Evening News will continue its support of Edinburgh Rugby.
The agreement consists of cash payments to each of the three teams and dedicated advertising space in each of the three newspaper titles. All three newspapers will continue to give extensive editorial coverage to Scottish rugby.
David James, SRU sponsorship manager welcomed today's announcement. 'As the new season is about to begin there is a tangible air of excitement surrounding Scotland's professional rugby teams and that is enhanced by the sponsorship of Scotsman Publications.'
Steven Walker, managing director of Scotsman Publications, said: 'We are delighted to be involved at this important time in the ongoing development of professional Scottish rugby. Rugby is core to our newspapers and with this deal we also have a chance to give something back to the sport and help in encouraging young people to play and support the game.'
For further information please contact:
Graham Law
SRU
0131 346 5164