SWINDON College Old Boys will be looking for their first win of the campaign when they play host to Marlow this weekend.

Mark Lea’s side have come close this season, picking up six bonus points from their opening five games, but have failed to pick up a victory.

The club have this week announced a new sponsorship deal with one of Swindon’s oldest family-run businesses, Hillier Funeral Service.

The Old Town-based company, which specialises as an independent funeral directors, will be the club’s principle matchday sponsor for the next two seasons.

The agreement will see two of the town’s oldest brands join forces, with the Hillier logo emblazoned on the club’s match balls used at all club events.

Rebecca Hillier, who works alongside her father Mark Hillier was the orchestrator of the deal, which is the first of its kind for both parties.

College chairman Darren Astley was delighted to have secured such a significant backer to sit alongside this season's other new sponsors, which include Pebley Beach and Smiles Dental.

“It’s a local company, but is steeped in history in Swindon - that’s a big evolution for SCOB,” explained Astley.

“The very ethos of Hillier Funeral Service - wanting to offer the very best services - but on an individual level, is what we do on a weekly basis in training.

“The players, coaches and everyone put all their effort into looking to become the best team – something that stands out in Swindon area and, more importantly, the local community.”

Rebecca, who is married to College winger Matthew Finnegan, was flying high when announcing the deal.

“Matt and I have been involved with rugby as supporters, at both a local and national level, and over the last couple of years, we’ve come to love SCOB,” she said.

“That relationship has evolved and I think the two organisations both share a culture of high performance and pursuit of excellence.”