Rugby Football Union Finalizes Partnership With Old Mutual Wealth

The Rugby Football Union on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with U.K. wealth management company Old Mutual Wealth as a principal partner of England Rugby. The four-year agreement will see Old Mutual Wealth become the title partner of the England Men's and Women's autumn internationals, which will both become the Old Mutual Wealth Series in '16. This is the first time England Women will have a title partner for its autumn series. Speaking on the support Old Mutual Wealth will provide to the women's game England captain Sarah Hunter said, "This is a significant step forward for the women's game and it's great to get that recognition from such a leading and respected company." The new partnership will also see Old Mutual Wealth assume title sponsorship of England Men's annual May fixture, which from '16 will be the Old Mutual Wealth Cup. The first opponents England will face in this fixture will be Wales in a capped match at Twickenham Stadium on May 29 (England Rugby).