VALENTINE CUP / 2026
SPONSORS
& PARTNERS
Thank you to the businesses, partners and funders helping to bring the Valentine Cup back and support its wider community work. Their support reaches beyond match day, helping local children take part in rugby league.
ON THE PITCH. IN THE COMMUNITY.
01 / HEADLINE SPONSOR
DEBEAU
Valentine Cup sponsored by Debeau
Thank you to Debeau for supporting the return of the Valentine Cup.
Debeau Performance creates sportswear, training wear and leisurewear for clubs and supporters.
02 / COMPETITION & AWARD SPONSORS
BACKING MATCH DAY
The Dog and Partridge
Valentine Shield sponsored by Dog and Partridge
Address:
221 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 0LY
Phone: 0161 707 8901
Salford Rum Company
Don Preston Man of the Match sponsored by Salford Rum Company
Salford Rum produces craft rum at its railway-arch distillery on Viaduct Street, with distillery tours and tastings.
Visit Salford Rum at Salford Distillery
Address:
Arch 33, Viaduct Street, Salford M3 7WX
Email: hello@salforddistillery.com
Arlec Property Services
A Swinton building company providing general building and electrical work, house extensions, refurbishments and insurance repairs.
Address:
7 Reedmaker Place, Swinton, Manchester M27 9LN
Phone: 07772 747946
03 / COMMUNITY FUNDING & DELIVERY
BEYOND MATCH DAY
Salford 100 grant funding has supported the Valentine Cup’s wider community programme. Each of the four community clubs has nominated two local schools to partner with. Those schools are receiving free rugby league sessions, delivered by EdStart.
Salford 100
Grant funding supporting the Valentine Cup and its wider community programme.
Salford 100 celebrates the city’s centenary in 2026 through events, activities and community projects.
EdStart
Delivery partner for the schools programme funded through Salford 100, providing free rugby league sessions in local schools.
EdStart provides primary-school PE, sports coaching and activities, including after-school and holiday clubs.
General enquiries address:
Carlyle House, 78 Chorley New Road, Bolton BL1 4BY
Phone: 0330 043 3542
Email: enquiries@edstart.org.uk
THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Four community clubs. Two schools nominated by each club. Free rugby league sessions, delivered by EdStart.
