Work has now started on the installation of one of the country's "first club-based artificial pitches" at Braywick Sports Ground - home of Maidenhead Rugby Club in Berkshire.

Greenfields has been appointed to deliver the £575,000 project, which is part-funded by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) using developer contributions.

The Rugby Football Union's Capital Investment Fund has also invested £240,000, with the pitch designed to offer more opportunities for local rugby training and development.

RBWM cabinet member for adult and community services Simon Dudley said: "The pitch will enable many more teams to practise on the Braywick site, allowing greater involvement in the sport by people of all ages and abilities."

Details: www.rbwm.gov.uk