Rochdale Cobras Junior Rugby League Club show off their new kits

Rochdale Cobras show off their new kit

Local rugby league club, Rochdale Cobras have received a brand new kit, thanks to a sponsorship from metal recyclers EMR.

The club, which trains at Firgrove Playing Fields, provides organised junior rugby in Rochdale and now trains over 20 children aged 10 to 12-years-old.

Rochdale Cobras Chairman, Stuart Nutley said: “A big thank you to EMR for the sponsorship; the boys are over the moon with their new kit.

“Grassroots rugby brings huge benefits to children in many ways and I’m delighted that EMR have been able to give some financial support to ensure the team have the kits and training gear they need for the new season.”

EMR Area General Manager, Lee Skarratt said: “At EMR we put a great deal of importance on supporting the communities that are close to our sites and we are delighted to be able to support Rochdale Cobras again.”

EMR is one of the UK’s leading private companies and one of world’s largest metal recyclers with approximately 170 facilities globally and an annual turnover in excess of £2.2 billion. The Rochdale branch of EMR is based on Uncouth Road, Firgrove.