A THREE year sponsorship deal has been agreed between Cornwall and St Austell Brewery which will see their flagship Tribute brand on the black and gold jerseys.

It will mean a continuation of the present deal with the Duchy's team and also keep their name involved with competitions across the county.

Richard Simeons, Cornwall RFU's treasurer, said: "At a time when funding our representative rugby continues to be reduced, it is avsolutely vital for the future of Cornwall's County Championship XV that we get support from businesses.

"Therefore, we are delighted to announce this agreement with St Austell Brewery."

Marc Biship, the brewery's trade marketing manager, said: Seeing the Tribute logo on the Cornish shirts is something St Austell Brewery is rightly proud of."