Malt, beers and wines manufacturers Muntons has been announced as the new sponsors for Stowmarket Rugby Club.

Malt sales director Tim Stonehouse from the company presented club chairman Paul Relef with the new shirts bearing the Muntons logo at a first team game against Clacton.

Neil Pairmain, Muntons ingredients sales and marketing director, said: “For the next two years Muntons are delighted and proud to be the main club sponsor and having been a playing member in the past I am personally pleased to be able to show our support. Muntons wish the club every success for the future.”

Club chairman Paul Relf said: “We are delighted to have the support of such a significant business as Muntons. The aim at Stowmarket Rugby Club is to ensure as many players as possible play the game of rugby week in week out. Yes winning every match would be fantastic but we believe playing the game of rugby is even better. We can now look forward to the next phase in our Club’s development with Muntons support”

Stowmarket Rugby Club, at Chilton Fields, has enjoyed six league promotions in eight years, and is widely regarded as one of Suffolk’s best up-and-coming clubs.