Local house builder Thakeham will help Horsham Rugby Club also build for a successful future with a new sponsorship deal with the Hammerpond Road outfit.

The property developer is delighted to support the Green and Whites as the club's new main sponsor for a three year term.

In its first main sponsor change in five years, Horsham Rugby Club is looking forward to a bright future with Thakeham.

The new club shirts are on order, proudly showing the Thakeham logo - a lion's head.

The new rugby shirts will be worn by the 1st XV, 2nd XV (also known as the Lions) and every mini age group from under 7 up to Under 12.

Horsham Rugby Club's Vice Chairman and Commercial Manager Richard Ordidge has welcomed the new deal and believes it will help the club be successful.

He said: " We are delighted to announce that Thakeham will be the main sponsor of Horsham Rugby Club for the next three years.

Sponsorship is vital to the club. It helps us fund the maintenance and improvement of our facilities, which is essential as we strive to run a successful and well thought of rugby club.

We have a strong responsibility to our members and are keen to attract local talent of all ages."

Robert Boughton, Managing Director, Thakeham says: "We are delighted and proud to sponsor Horsham Rugby Club and wish the teams every success for the season ahead.

We hope you will be inspired by the strength and pride signified by the Thakeham lion logo."

Horsham 1st XV are aiming for another positive season in London 2 South East during the 2016/17 campaign.

They produced a solid season last year after being promoted to this division, and also won the Bob Rogers Cup for the third successive season.

The club's other senior teams continue to follow in the front side's successes, as do the numerous mini, junior and colts sides.

Thakeham have become a widely recognised name across the South East of England with their two to five bedroom houses, each with an impeccable degree of style, finish and attention to detail.

Thank you to the West Sussex Country Times for supplying the photography.