Computacenter extend sponsorship of the PRA for 9th consecutive year.

Computacenter will also continue to sponsor the prestigious PRA Computacenter Players' Player Award 2009, voted for by the players themselves and presented to the winner on the night.

Computacenter are Europe's leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, and this season marks the ninth year of their sponsorship of the PRA Computacenter Rugby Players' Awards Dinner and PRA Computacenter Players' Player Award.

PRA CEO Damian Hopley said: "We are delighted that Computacenter are continuing their long term partnership with the PRA as our Senior Business Partner. Our long standing relationship is testament to the shared values of both organisations, of professionalism and outstanding service.

"The Awards Dinner is a wonderful celebration of the players' achievements throughout the season, and represents the ultimate accolade a player can receive - the recognition of his peers. This year's Awards will showcase the wealth of talent in the English domestic game and with the closest finish to the domestic season.for many years, it promises to be another excellent evening in the company of our members."

Computacenter CEO, Mike Norris said: "The PRA Computacenter Rugby Players' Awards Dinner is one of the highlights in the UK's rugby calendar. We are very proud to be continuing our nine year partnership as title sponsor of this event, during which time we have been privileged to see awards presented to some of rugby's most outstanding players.

"In addition to celebrating great sportsmanship, the PRA Computacenter Rugby Players' Awards gives those attending a chance to raise money for the PRA Benevolent Fund. We are honoured to be able to help raise awareness and finances for the fund while also saluting great teamwork and excellent sportsmanship."

The PRA Computacenter Rugby Players Awards Dinner takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on 13th May 2009. Limited places are still available at the dinner. Contact Louise Kaiser on 020 8831 7930 or email events@prarugby.com for more details.

Nominations for the awards will be announced at a Nominations Breakfast later this month.

The PRA Computacenter Rugby Players' Awards Dinner supports the PRA Benevolent Fund - The Players' Charity - helping professional players and their families who have suffered serious injury or illness.

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