Chemical products manufacturing company Henkel has struck a deal with the French National Rugby League to become a sponsor of the French Top 14 premier domestic club rugby union division.
The one-year deal will run throughout the 2014-15 season.
Henkel will use the partnership to promote its Rubson, Pattex and Loctite adhesive brands to consumers in France.
The deal was brokered by the Sportfive agency.