Good luck Rich Lane!

For the 2021/22 season, SDG have proudly been the official player sponsor of Bedford Blues’ captain Rich Lane. With the news that Rich has signed a temporary contract with premiership rugby side Bristol Bears, we wanted to send a special good luck message to the local star from everyone at SDG.

Bedford-born Lane has been a dependable stalwart for the Blues over the past few seasons. His performances earned him a spot in last year’s Championship XV of the season and in 2021/22 he has amounted a number of appearances in the Championship Team of the Week and Try of the Week features. Such consistency for Bedford Blues has rightly earned Lane a call up to a premiership side and he’s set to start his adventure with Bristol Bears in a friendly match against The Royal Navy this evening.

Amongst those wishing Rich Lane the very best of luck, is SDG’s Managing Director Gavin Spendlove.

“While Bedford Blues fans will surely miss their captain for the remainder of the Championship season, we’re extremely pleased for Rich and we’d like to wish him the very best of luck during his stay down by the River Avon”.

“I’m incredibly proud to see our sponsored player getting the recognition he deserves. He has been lighting up Goldington Road for the past few years and hopefully he’ll be doing the same down at Ashton Gate.”

The match between Bristol Bears and The Royal Navy will kick off at 19:15 this evening at Dings Crusaders sports ground. Everyone at SDG is looking forward to hearing how Lane gets on.