The Fifth Dimension will also benefit from club house and pitch-side advertising, and will also be the principal sponsor of a Stroud Rugby fixture. Stroud Rugby members also benefit from discounted membership of the Health & Fitness Club.

The Fifth Dimension Director Jake Jacobs commented, ‘As Stroud’s leading Health & Fitness Club – we understand the drive and ambition that has kept the town’s rugby club competing in the higher leagues for so long. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor Stroud Rugby, with their history as one of the oldest rugby clubs in the country.’

Mr. Jacobs added, ‘This partnership is an exciting opportunity for us, because we see in Stroud Rugby many of the qualities and values that drive our organisation.’

Stroud Rugby’s Chairman Jo Hammonds said: ’We are delighted to welcome The Fifth Dimension to the Stroud Rugby family, which already boasts local companies like Bateman’s and Bristol Street Motors. This is an important deal for Stroud Rugby and demonstrates the club’s vision and ambition at an exciting time for rugby with the 2015 Rugby World Cup on the horizon as well as our 140th anniversary this season.’

Mr. Hammonds added. ’We have been thoroughly impressed with The Fifth Dimension’s desire to be involved in rugby and to work with us in particular. We have already identified numerous beneficial opportunities to explore together and we are very much looking forward to a long and successful partnership.