PRESS RELEASE 24 May 2021

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GRP Solutions Proud to Sponsor Bridgend Blue Bulls

Furthering its ties to Community projects and Welsh Rugby, leading composite distributor GRP Solutions is delighted to sponsor Bridgend Blue Bulls, the most successful Community Rugby League Club in Wales. Over the past seven years Bridgend Blue Bulls has progressed from a single senior men’s team to having both men and women’s senior teams, five junior boys’ teams, and a wheelchair team which will be established this year.

Steve Smith, Chairman of Bridgend Blue Bulls Rugby League comments, “After such a difficult period for us all, we are thrilled to partner with GRP Solutions. The support given means we can build on our previous successes and provide a high standard of rugby league for all ages. We look forward to developing our partnership over the coming seasons as we develop more teams, to ensure people of all abilities have access to Rugby League.”

Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions, states, “Sponsoring Bridgend Blue Bulls is a great opportunity for GRP Solutions to help grass roots rugby and support a club with ambitions to be the first Rugby League Team in Wales to own and run their own club house and training facility. It is also with great pride that we can be of support to Patrick Harpur and his lifetimes commitment to community sport. With our family connection to Patrick and our historical roots in the wider Bridgend area, our partnership with the Blue Bulls is a dream come true for us.”

About GRP Solutions:

GRP Solutions Ltd has a highly experienced team of composite, consumable and adhesive experts, dedicated to setting the standard in composite distribution. Working with world class suppliers the company prides itself in offering the very best solutions and service to customers. Growing from strength to strength, GRP Solutions provides customers across every sector of the UK with the most comprehensive range of composite solutions and services.

Further information can be found at: www.grp-solutions.com

About Bridgend Blue Bulls:

WELSH CHAMPIONS 2003-2007, 2011 & 2014-2016. The most successful community side in Welsh Rugby League history! Initially winning the Welsh League six times, as well as winning the Harry Jepson Trophy twice against the best amateur teams from England and Scotland. Reformed in 2014 the club added a further Welsh title and again in 2015 and 2016. Making it 9 times the Bulls have lifted the Welsh Conference trophy. Former players include Allan Bateman, John Devereux, Kevin Ellis, Lee Byrne, and current Wales International Christiaan Roets. Based at Kenfig Hill RFC in Bridgend, South Wales.

Further information can be found at: www.bridgendbluebulls.co.uk