Wadworth Brewery has announced the end of its sponsorship of Bath Rugby after four years.

Paul Sullivan, sales and marketing director at the Devizes brewery, said: “We have had a fantastic four years with Bath and have been with the club through many trials and tribulations.

"We are delighted that we have been able to re-establish the dispensing of quality beer at the Rec and hope that the next providers will continue to do the same.

"We would like to thank the Bath fans who have been very supportive of 6X and have appreciated our efforts to provide them with a first class pint to enjoy while they watch their favourite sport.

"After a review of our strategy we have changed our priorities and feel we have achieved our brand objectives at Bath Rugby.

"We would like to continue our support of rugby, but plan to switch our focus to supporting local clubs with our technical expertise, quality products and excellent service to ensure regional rugby thrives.

"The continued uncertainty about the future of rugby at the Rec has not helped and we hope a resolution can be found.

"We wish Bath Rugby every success for the forthcoming season albeit from the sidelines."

Earlier this month Dyson announced its sponsorship of Bath Rugby, the first time the company - which has its headquarters at Malmesbury - has backed a sports team.

Dyson announces Bath Rugby sponsorship