L-R: Rachel Totten, Samantha Stewart (SPAR Tates Avenue), Nuala McKeown (Belfast Harlequins WRFC Captain), Aimee McNeice, Lesley Winder and Kim Curry (SPAR Malone) celebrate their new partnership with four local SPAR stores for the 2019/20 season with Henderson Retail Area Manager, David Miskimmin.

 South Belfast Rugby Team, the Belfast Harlequins WRFC is celebrating a new partnership with four local retail outlets.

SPAR Malone, SPAR Musgrave Park, SPAR Tates Avenue and SPAR Ravenhill Road have all put their support behind the Deramore team.

The 1st XV’s kit will proudly show the SPAR branding after the stores, which are all part of the Henderson Group’s Retail company, made the commitment to their local team for the 2019/20 season.

David Miskimmin, Area Manager of the SPAR stores said of the sponsorship; “Our stores have been in the heart of the South Belfast community for years, ensuring local teams, clubs and organisations know we are there to support their ventures.

“We are very happy to be supporting the Belfast Harlequins Women’s 1st XV team through shirt advertising, and we hope our support and contribution enables them to push forward with their plans and strategies for the Club and team this season. We’re excited to be part of it.”

Jen Goodall, Head Coach at Belfast Harlequins WRFC added; “I am so delighted that the Henderson Group stores have decided to support our club and team through this sponsorship. We are proudly representing the SPAR brand on our shirts throughout the season, it is fantastic to have such a prominent brand support our local club team.”

Belfast Harlequins Women are currently competing in the Ulster Rugby Women Champ/Con Division 2 league.

There are over 290 SPAR stores in the heart of communities in Northern Ireland supporting local initiatives, organisations and clubs.