In addition to the supply of kit, the RFUW has been successful in bidding for SportsMatch funding that will support coaching and coach education within the regions.

Rosie Williams, RFUW Managing Director said: "It is great to have Marquesman involved and their support is assisting us to make a much needed investment into our regional development programme."

The RFUW has worked with Marquesman and SportsMatch to increase the investment twofold. Angharad Bunt, National Development Officer said: "Working with Sportsmatch and Marquesman has allowed us to increase the investment available to the grassroots and will result in a more sustainable and appropriate programme."

Marquesman have dealt with a number of women's clubs in the past, and this sponsorship strengthens their commitment to the female game. Terry Sands from Marquesman commented: "We were hugely impressed with the England women's rugby team out at the Churchill Cup in Canada over the summer. The women's game is a key area of our business development strategy and we see the partnership with the RFUW as the start of long term involvement with all levels of women's rugby."

Marquesman intend to offer special pricing and discount packages to women's clubs, further details will be made available.