Bath project management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has strengthened its support for Bath Rugby Ladies by signing a three-year sponsorship deal.
Nine Feet Tall, which has a reputation for its close alignment with sporting projects in the city, has supported the team for two years. The renewed sponsorship comes as Bath Rugby Ladies celebrates their 15th season. 
Nine Feet Tall founder and chief executive Esther McMorris said: “Our partnership with Bath Rugby Ladies over the past two years is incredibly strong and we are excited for what is ahead for the club. We are proud to be involved in a sport that empowers woman and girls and support a club with such positive female role models.”
Bath Rugby Ladies was established in 2014 by Bath Rugby Community Foundation’s Jimmy Deane and University of Bath RFC coaches Kate Eddy and Marianne Ellis to provide ‘something more’ to local female rugby players.
It has since gone from strength to strength with the 1st XV winning the Championship SW 2 title in 2016/17, leading to promotion to the second highest league, Championship 1 South. A 2nd XV was launched three years ago and the club now has sights further development, with hopes of a 3rd XV in the future.
Alongside this, some of Bath RFC Ladies players have gone on to gain international honours with England RFU and Wales RFU. The club is also building a support network to create new paths for women to gain access to professional rugby in England.
Bath Rugby Ladies Blindside flanker Sarah Burgess said: “We really value our partnerships with local companies and are delighted to continue our partnership with Nine Feet Tall for another three years. Nine Feet Tall is a great fit for us as they are passionate about women’s sport and supporting the local community.”
Nine Feet Tall works in close partnership with its clients to deliver widespread, positive change regardless of the organisation size and despite the cultural challenges faced. It specialises in delivering complex IT and chance projects that get high and measurable returns.
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