INDUSTRIAL supplies company Hall-Fast has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Mansfield Rugby Club from next season.

The company already backs Mansfield Town Football Club and ice hockey’s Sheffield Steelers.

Mr Malk Hall, owner of Hall-Fast, said: “Mansfield Rugby have a great tradition of developing local talent with the likes of Tom Calladine and Ryan Hough learning their trade at the club.

“It’s a club that is at the heart of the local community and one that Mansfield should be very proud of.’’

Hall-Fast’s name will be on the reverse of the club’s home shirt. The company, which has won 21 major awards, will also be a commercial and community partner of the club.

Mr Andy Foster, chairman of Mansfield Rugby, said: “I have developed a great relationship with Malk over the last year or so and it is great that Hall-Fast have committed to a three-year deal. It helps to give us a solid base for our 2014/15 campaign.”

Pictured is Hall-Fast owner Malk Hall with Mansfield Rugby Club chairman Andy Foster.