Harrogate estate agents announce sponsorship deal with Harrogate Women RUFC

The captain of Harrogate Women’s Rugby has praises a well-known estate agents for their “admirable backing” for women’s sport in the town.

Harrogate Women RUFC team Captain Emily Atwood was speaking after Verity Frearson agreed to continue its sponsorship of Harrogate Women RUF.

“We’re incredibly grateful for all the support we continue to receive from Verity Frearson,” she said.

"Their investment in women’s sport in Harrogate is admirable and something we are honoured to be a part of.

Verity Frearson sponsors Harrogate Women's Rugby -  Emily Attwood (Captain), VF Teddy, Matthew Stamford (MD Verity Frearson), Kelly Morgan (Vice Captain). (Picture contributed)placeholder image
Verity Frearson sponsors Harrogate Women's Rugby - Emily Attwood (Captain), VF Teddy, Matthew Stamford (MD Verity Frearson), Kelly Morgan (Vice Captain). (Picture contributed)

"Harrogate Women RUFC are excited for another season backed by such a stand out organisation and we are proud to display the logo on our new shirts.”

"We are currently playing in NC1 and working on promotion to championship.

"NC1 North is predominantly lake district based so the team are enjoying some very serene surroundings on the long coach trips up.

”But these trips are a great expense in itself, so we are extremely grateful for the support of our sponsors, such as Verity Frearson who facilitate us to keep playing the game that we love.”

Matthew Stamford, Managing Director of Verity Frearson, the award–winning Harrogate-based estate agent, which has thrived within the town’s residential property market since 1921, said: “We’re delighted to support the Harrogate Women’s Rugby team for the fourth year running.

"As a business we’ve always been keen to support grass roots sports within our town and the whole ethos at Harrogate Women RUFC fits in really well with the Verity Frearson brand.”

Verity Frearson has built a brand that is recognised through its innovative marketing approach and distinctive yellow boards

A fairly new side within a well-established club at Harrogate which established in 1871. Harrogate Women’s Rugby are known for being a very friendly bunch with a mixture of age and experience, and always open to new players.

Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm at Harrogate RUFC, Rudding Lane, with league fixtures scheduled on Sundays (not every Sunday) throughout the year.

If you would like any more information or have any questions please contact the team managers, Lana Wilks/Jess Deacy by email: [email protected]

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