EBBW VALE Rugby Club is promoting the 2010 National Eisteddfod coming to Gwent by carrying the logo on their shirts.

The logo will be placed on the back of the team’s home and away shirts throughout the 2009/10 season.

The National Eisteddfod, which attracts around 160,000 visitors every year, will take place at The Works, Ebbw Vale, from July 31 until August 7 next year.

Club Director, Alan Evans said: “It is a privilege for our town to welcome the Eisteddfod and, as a community ethos, is a key element of Ebbw Vale RFC.

"We are delighted to assist in promoting the event which will bring economic benefit and positive publicity.”

National Eisteddfod Chief Executive, Elfed Roberts said he was delighted with the support of the rugby club.

He said: "We are grateful to Ebbw Vale Rugby Club for including our logo on their shirts for the next season.

“We are very much looking forward to next year’s event in Ebbw Vale and are confident that the support of the local community will make it an Eisteddfod to remember.”