HI-TEC drilling techniques have come to the rescue of Bolton Rugby Club - thanks to Nynex and local contractors EOM Construction.

The local cable company and its local contractors used the latest methods in "trenchless technology" to instal water ducts at the rugby club.

Kevin Shannon, construction manager for Nynex, said: "When Nynex heard the rugby club needed some support to complete a project to upgrade changing facilities at the club, we were only too happy to help."

More than 50 metres of track was installed and Clive Nightingale, chairman of Bolton Rugby Club, said: "Working partnerships with local companies like Nynex allow us to continue to improve facilities for both adult and junior players in the town."

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