SOME may think that diamonds and rugby boots don’t have much in common but Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery and the Lewes Ladies’ rugby team are challenging these preconceptions with their new partnership.

Mike has become the newest sponsor for the ladies team whose diamond-like strength has made them an almost unstoppable force in the cup and league this season.

Despite sporting more mud than jewels on the rugby pitch, the Lewes Ladies are diamonds in the rough who have gone from strength to strength.

Mike’s trophies have been awarded to marathon runners, poker players and rock stars and his pieces have been worn by royalty and film stars – and now women’s rugby players.

Mike said: “It’s been a tremendous opportunity.”