Saudex Global, an investment company owned by a member of the Saudi Royal Family, has become the new Club Sponsor of London Scottish for the 2008 / 09 season. In a first for UK sport and rugby, the 3 year deal, worth up to £500,000 and thought to be the largest outside of the Guinness Premiership, is the first sponsorship of a sports team by a Saudi Arabian company outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deal is also the largest ever secured  by the West London club  and will see Saudex Global investing in long term commitment across the London Scottish infrastructure, from community and junior rugby programmes to the 1st XV.

London Scottish, a world famous rugby club formed at a general meeting in MacKay's Tavern, 3 Water Lane, Ludgate Hill, London on Wednesday April 10th 1878, has signed a number of high profile ex-Premiership stars over the summer and, with a dynamic new coaching team in place, is on track to return to the country’s rugby elite.

Neil Hollinshead, Chief Executive Officer of Saudex Global commented, “This is a fantastic deal for both Saudex Global and London Scottish Rugby Club. We are keen to assist in the development of this great brand and see a number of our clients from the Middle East and the UK come to the club and enjoy what promises to be an extremely exciting season ahead.”

Rod Lynch, London Scottish Chairman added, “I am delighted that Saudex Global are our new club sponsor. The fact that we have secured such a prestigious global partner is testament to both the Club’s strength as a brand and our bright prospects for the future. This is an unprecedented deal and I am confident that the support of Saudex Global will help London Scottish to regain its rightful place among the upper echelons of British rugby.”

With links to Saudi Arabian Rugby being forged, there is potential for an end of season friendly between a London Scottish XV and a Saudi Arabian Rugby XV, and it is hoped that the partnership will produce cross country player development, coaching, and exchange programmes.

Further information:

London Scottish Football Club

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