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E.G. LEWIS GROUP SUPPORT GRASSROOTS RUGBY

12 FEBRUARY 2019 09:25

Port Talbot-based Tabiach RFC, a grassroots rugby and football club run by volunteers has been boosted by the support of E.G. Lewis Group.

Taibach Rugby Football Club is a community club with two senior, one youth and ten mini and junior teams whilst being a feeder club to the Ospreys. Taibach RFC received funding which has gone directly into the purchase of 18 full-zip training jackets for the teams under 7’s team during the challenging winter conditions.

Taibach RFC has a history of producing young talent. Coached by Phill Terry and Steve Gadd the 1999-2003 team were a success. Whilst noting that in recent years Taibach have produced two full British & Irish Lions in James Hook and Richard Hibbard.

Steve Jenkins, Operations Manager at E.G. Lewis Group had this to say in relation to the sponsorship deal:

“We are delighted to invest in this local community projects as well as local sporting talent, and so we were more than happy to offer our support to a local neighbouring club. With this investment into grassroots rugby and will continue to support the talented players of the future.

“We wish the coaching team and the under 7’s team the best of luck for the rest of the season!”