Friday 25 April, 2008

Fraser Eagle becomes the RFL's official coach supplier

Lancashire based luxury coach operator Fraser Eagle has signed a two year contract with the RFL, the governing body of Rugby League, to become the official coach supplier to the sport and of the England Rugby League team.

As part of the agreement, worth a five figure sum, Fraser Eagle will supply coaches for a number of RFL central events giving supporters greater travel options and will provide a luxury state of the art coach for the England team for home fixtures.

Paul Kimberley, the RFL’s commercial director, said: “Fraser Eagle has a superb track record of providing luxury coaches to the sporting sector and we are delighted to bring them on board as an official partner.

“Rugby League supporters will benefit greatly from this partnership as we’ll now be able to provide them with a full travel package when they book tickets for one of our major events.”

Kevin Dean, Group Managing Director of Fraser Eagle said: “We are proud to be associated with the RFL in providing them with our transport and travel services, this agreement goes to further cement our relationships with sporting bodies and emphasises our intention to continue to support sport in this way, we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with RFL and wish all within the sport well for the coming season.”

Fraser Eagle will also benefit from hospitality and perimeter advertising at all RFL central games, including May’s Millennium Magic in Cardiff, the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley and also the engage Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

The RFL is not the only sporting partner on Fraser Eagle’s books.  It boasts a client list that includes Lancashire Cricket Club, Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Warriors to name but a few.

Already as part of the agreement Fraser Eagle is running a number of special coach services to May’s Millennium Magic event in Cardiff at special rates starting from £25 return.  For more information please call the RFL Travel Line on 0844 856 3701.