A rugby club in Cornwall is set to begin the start of a new season.

St Ives Rugby Football Club's season kicks off on Saturday, September 7, with key support from Cornish businesses.

The club, also known as The Hakes, have a storied history in St Ives, and their Colts team will return this season.

The club is also celebrating record membership numbers in its youth section.

The expansion is particularly timely as the club is planning a big redevelopment of their home ground on Alexandra Road, including improvements to the grounds and clubhouse to better support players and visitors.

During the 2023/2024 season, St Ives RFC succeeded in attracting new sponsorship deals and is now set to receive support throughout the coming season.

Cornish Riviera Holidays is one of those sponsors.

They will have their branding featured on both the first and second-team shorts as the business celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Matt Nellyer, co-director of Cornish Riviera Holidays said: "Celebrating our 40th year in business, it’s an exciting time for Cornish Riviera Holidays, and we are looking forward to celebrating that with a great season for the Hakes.

"We enjoyed our sponsorship of the team last year and we are excited to renew for the season ahead."

Andy Dale, co-director at Cornish Riviera Holidays, said: "We are extremely proud to support St Ives Rugby Football Club, a club at the heart of the St Ives community.

"We are looking forward to seeing players on the pitch with our logos on all of the shorts and enjoying the atmosphere at the grounds."

The club's First Team manager, Paul Sanders, said: "We are grateful to Cornish Riviera Holidays and all of the businesses who have agreed to support us this coming season.

"The atmosphere at matches is fantastic and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to come and support us."

Part of the redevelopment of Alexandra Road will include new clubhouses and changing rooms, increased parking spaces and a site change for the second pitch.

Interested companies are encouraged to contact St Ives Rugby Football Club at helen@eventy.co.uk for information about sponsorship opportunities.