MULTI YEAR SPONSORSHIP EXPANSION FOR CLUB

A key business sponsor for St Ives RFC has increased its support for the coming season along with a multi-year deal.

Cornish Riviera Holidays has renewed its kit-partnership with St Ives RFC for a fourth consecutive year, continuing the company’s logo placement on the Hakes’ shorts, whilst adding the team’s shirts to its arrangement, taking headline sponsorship for the next three years.

The Club is delighted to expand its relationship with Cornish Riviera Holidays ready for the start of the 2026/7 season, with the business proud to continuing backing a Club at the heart of the St Ives community.

Jimmy Stevens, Director of Rugby for St Ives RFC said:

“We are extremely grateful to Cornish Riviera Holidays for not only continuing their sponsorship, but expanding it, and agreeing to support us for the next three years. We have been proud to display their logo on our Hakes’ shorts for the past three years and are over the moon expand this to our shirts for this season and beyond.”

Ian Sanders, Chair of St Ives RFC said:

“Specialising in luxury apartments and hand picked St Ives cottages, Cornish Riviera Holidays is a trusted family-run agency offering exceptional local knowledge, personal service and unforgettable Cornish holidays. Our Club is pleased to be associated with a business that does so much to support the local community in St Ives.”

Andy Dale, Co-Director of Cornish Riviera Holidays said:

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to expand upon the strong foundations that we have built with St Ives RFC. It’s a club at the heart of the local community and we are proud to support it. We are looking forward to attending matches, along with our guests and owners, to cheer on the team.”

Matt Nellyer Co-Director of Cornish Riviera Holidays added:

“With the development of the new clubhouse progressing well at Alexandra Road, it’s a key time for St Ives RFC and we are pleased to be able to support the future of the Club. It’s going to be an exciting season and we wish the Hakes the best of luck – Cornish Riviera Holidays is enormously proud to support them.”

Ian added:

“We are delighted that Cornish Riviera Holidays will be our main Hakes playing kit sponsor for the coming three years, whilst we are also extremely grateful to Ayr Holiday Park who will continue to be a supporting Hakes shirt sponsor, alongside generously supporting other elements of our kit and club.”

St Ives RFC’s 1st and 2nd teams have enjoyed a successful period with both teams making their respective Cornwall County Cup Finals last season with the 1st team being crowned champions, whilst the highly successful youth section celebrated its 50th anniversary last season, growing in membership to unprecedented levels.

The Club continues to grow women’s and girls’ rugby, encouraging more ladies and girls to try rugby and join the Club; St Ives RFC also run an outreach programme to promote rugby for all in local schools to both girls and boys with embedded coaching professionals delivering the rugby curriculum in partnership with the school factuality.

With almost 140 years of rugby history, the Club plays an important role in St Ives’ community, developing players to reach their potential, with youth coming up through the ranks, families enjoying the social connections and the clubhouse hosting many celebrations.

Developments are progressing well to modernise facilities - including a new clubhouse and changing rooms, plus a change of site for the second pitch - to support players and provide improved facilities for all, seeing an increase in visitors, along with new sponsorship opportunities coming online.

Developments have also enabled practical advantages, such as a huge number of parking spaces, resulting in significant footfall to grounds, putting the Club firmly on the map for locals and visitors alike, with the Club in turn able to provide a range of sponsorship packages for businesses with excellent brand exposure and marketing returns.

For further information about St Ives Rugby Football Club please visit https://www.stivesrfc.co.uk or contact Helen Mulhern about sponsorship on helen@eventy.co.uk; you can also visit the Club on social media.