A SPORTS club in Gwent is getting a new sponsor and partnership in the shape of one of the fastest-growing private hire taxi firms in the UK. 

Veezu, the leading private hire firm in South Wales, is sponsoring Pontypool United RFC in a new partnership.

This sponsorship follows a series of partnerships Veezu has made with local groups in order to strengthen their connections and support its local communities as part of its Funded by Veezu programme.

Pontypool United RFC is one of the leading rugby clubs in Torfaen, welcoming more than 250 players, its teams span across under 6’s to under 16’s, youth and first team.

Funded by Veezu is an initiative in which local residents, charities and sports teams can apply for funding and grants. It was set up to improve the communities in which Veezu operates.

As the club’s official sponsor this season, Veezu will provide branded post protectors and new training tops for the squads.

Chairman at Pontypool United RFC, Mark Jones, said: “We are delighted to announce Veezu as sponsor and we are very grateful for their support.

"Looking after our club members is our number one priority, and Veezu has shown continuously how important the local community is to them.”

Chief Executive Officer at Veezu, Nathan Bowles said: “We are delighted to be starting this partnership with Pontypool United, a local club that supports so many young people in the area.

"Being from New Inn myself, it’s especially exciting to be able to sponsor a team so close to home. I’m very much looking forward to the future of Veezu’s work with Pontypool United to see how we can continue to support the club.”