SANDY Balls Holiday Centre at Godshill has sponsored Fordingbridge Rugby Club by donating a batch of balls.

Four of Fordingbridge Rugby Club's longest-standing members work at Sandy Balls: Steve Brown, Tim Donnell, Josh Edwards, and Dee Stone.

Ian Brown, manager of Fordingbridge Rugby Club, said: "We are delighted with the local support we have received and are grateful for Sandy Balls' contribution.

"Some of the centre's staff are among our most dedicated members."

Managing director of Sandy Balls, Tim Howell, who became a vice-chairman of the club at the start of the season, said: "We are very proud to support the club.

"The team is doing really well and we wanted to do our part in making sure they are well-equipped."