Falcons on the right road… ahead of final drive

4th August 2011 1:56PM

Benfield are proud to announce a major partnership with the Newcastle Falcons.

A major partnership between the North East’s largest Independent Motor Group, Benfield and the Newcastle Falcons has been announced ahead of the Falcons trip to the ‘JP Morgan Premiership Rugby 7’s finals at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night.

The new partnership includes the official shirt sponsorship of the ‘Falcons Sevens team’ and the supply of two highly-visible jointly branded team vans.

The Falcons Sevens team are hoping the new tie-up will help them to lift the Premiership 7’s trophy when they compete against the likes of Harlequins, London Wasps, Bath, Saracens and Sale Sharks.

Head Coach, Alan Tait, said : “We’re all looking forward to the trip down to Twickenham and it great news for us that a North East company like Benfield is supporting us along the way. With a long drive to London it’s very important that we all arrive relaxed and ready for the finals.”

Matthew Squires, Benfield Motor Group, said : “We are delighted to team up with the Falcons, not only for the Sevens finals, but as part of a long term mutually beneficial partnership. Benfield is a family owned North East business with family values and we see the Falcons as ideal commercial and community partners./span>

It’s great to see them make the finals and would be fantastic to see them lift the Premiership Rugby 7’s trophy, we are all right behind them.”